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Mowgli envisions 'super cool' Jungle Book in Woodburn
“It’s totally going to be super cool!” That’s the way Emily Brown, the lead in Woodburn High School Theater’s summer production “The Jungle Book,” summed up the show that is hitting the stage soon. The childhood story that most of us have some attachment to, or at least familiarity with, will open on Friday, Aug. 2, in the high school auditorium. Shows are at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday,...
Defending champion Liberty is the favorite to win Conference USA in the preseason media poll
DALLAS (AP) — Liberty is favored to repeat as Conference USA champion, with Western Kentucky and Jacksonville State picked behind the Flames, according to a poll of media members who cover the league. The Flames, who received 18 of 20 first-place votes in the poll released last week, return...
Growth Management Act poses housing dilemma for Woodland
Unless the city of Woodland accommodates for more low-income housing in the next 20 years, it may lose state funding for projects. Last week, a consultant from SCJ Alliance updated Woodland’s City Council on its estimated land needs for future housing developments according to state law. Under Washington’s Growth...
This farmers’ market program teaches kids about fruits, veggies, and food systems
Want to help your kid fall in love with broccoli or Brussels sprouts? Grow a young foodie by enrolling your child in the POP Club, a nationwide farmers’ market incentive program designed to connect kids with the local food system through engaging and educational activities. Kids chat with farmers, receive handouts, and learn about farming, gardening, and food lifecycles. There are also cooking demos, all with the goal of sparking curiosity about new fruits and veggies. Here’s the best part: Kids get vouchers, or POP Bucks, to spend at the market. This not only gives them the freedom to make their own healthy choices, but also teaches them about shopping costs.
Tualatin seeks charitable nonprofits to gift thousands of dollars in grants
The city of Tualatin is looking for charitable nonprofit organizations inside the city to support with a total of $50,000 in grants through its Outside Agency Grant Program. From now until Aug. 30, those organizations that qualify, can receive what historically have been $1,000 to $5,000 grants per organization. “In the last funding cycle, fourteen agencies received funding, which went towards providing essential health care services to uninsured and underserved individuals, delivering support for basic needs such as meals and hygiene, direct assistance for victims...
Wallace Edward “Wally” Thompson
June 29, 1942 – July 6, 2024 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, dad, grandpa and great papa, Wallace Edward “Wally” Thompson on July 6th, 2024 at the age of 82. Wally was born in St Helens, Oregon on June 29, 1942 to Ernest and Nadine Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Thompson, daughter Nicki Thompson, son Scott Thompson, grand-daughters Bailey (Travis) Feakin, Kallie Trask (Mickey Rush), Toni (Rogun) Zenger, great grand-daughter, Amelie Zenger, and sister Darlene (Jimmy) Luttrell. ...
Parade of Homes – this year in Felida – has come a long way since modest start in 1956
Come September, builders, Realtors, curious homeowners and dreamers alike will descend upon Felida for this year’s Parade of Homes to see the latest in homebuilding trends. They have evolved since the Parade of Homes got its start in 1956 as a tour of houses scattered throughout the county; most were modest two- and three-bedroom ranch-style homes.
Ronald Wayne Nyman
October 27, 2024 – July 12, 2024 - Our loving father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather, companion and friend; Ronald W Nyman passed away July 12, 2024. Born Oct 27, 1939, Ron was the oldest of 3 sons of Carl and Naomi Nyman. He lived in Newberg OR most of his life. Ron’s brothers, Delbert and Ernie both predeceased him. Ron married his high school sweetheart, Janice, raising two boys Wayne and Mark. Ron realized his dream of being a business owner when he and his business partner Bob Jones bought the NAPA Auto Parts store in Forest Grove OR turning...
Janet Marie Coleman
January 26, 1968 – July 6, 2024 - Janet Marie Coleman was born in Medford, Oregon, on January 26, 1968, the first child of John and Donna Coleman. She attended schools in Hillsboro, Linwood (KS), and Newberg, graduating from Newberg High school in 1986. In her youth, with her family, Janet sang for seven years with the Coleman Family Singers, performing and ministering in prisons, churches, banquets, summer camps, and the Oregon State Fair, ...
A small business hair affair
Opportunity magazine readers first met entrepreneur Tralice Lewis in a story about Rockwood Market Hall that ran in the fall 2022 issue of the publication. Lewis’ small business, Callie’s Custom Hat Wigs, was one of several retail and food vendors filling the market hall’s micro-spaces. Lewis started the business, named for her mother, out of her home during the pandemic in 2020. Her initial inventory featured hat wigs similar to the ones that her mother, a hospice nurse, once made to help her cancer patients...
See all homes sold in West Linn, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in West Linn reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 5 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,920-square-foot home on Southwest Pattulo Way in West Linn that sold for $1,150,000.
Woodburn cheer to hold car wash
Woodburn High School cheerleading squad will be holding a fundraising car wash from 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Woodburn Les Schwab, 1140 N Pacific Hwy. WHS cheerleading athletes cheer for high school teams, such as football and basketball, and also competes at large. The squad is raising funds for cheer apparel, equipment, training and competitive team events. “We work to increase school spirit, teach lifelong skills, and provide a healthy and fun activity for high school students,” squad advisor Kim Veliz noted. For information, visit https://shorturl.at/TNcY3.
Opinion: Portland’s new government needs a more practical approach to police supervision
Rinehart served as chief administrative officer for the city of Portland from 2017-2022. He is founder and CEO of Rinehart Strategies, a consulting firm, and lives in Portland. With the upcoming change in Portland’s form of government in 2025, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler recently took command of all city bureaus...
Jose Carmen Ovalle
July 16, 1943 – July 14, 2024 - Jose Carmen Ovalle passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the age of 80. Resided in Woodburn, Oregon for 61 years. He was happily married for 61 years to Francisca Cantù Ovalle. Jose is survived by his wife Francisca Cantù Ovalle with his 4 children Hilda Garcia, Tilda Flores, Alejandro Ovalle, Francisca Martinez, 14 grandchildren, and 20 great grandkids. ...
Watch as comfort llamas with 'I love PDX' blankets greet travelers at Portland airport
After a long flight or as pre-travel nerves are getting the best of you, comfort is just what some passengers need. Tourists and Oregon locals arriving at Portland International Airport on July 11 were greeted by emotional support llamas. Two llamas wearing blankets that read "I love PDX" were spotted at with the purpose of helping anxious travelers.
Beaverton's Dennis Connors has turned tragedy into triumph in his life beyond the armed forces
Beaverton’s Dennis Connors has a unique story, but at the same time he doesn’t. The former Marine and war veteran has lingering effects from his time defending our country, and further effects from a stroke he suffered four years ago. But while still coping with the sadly common residuals from an experience many can’t relate, along with the tragic results of a compromising health scare, the 39-year-old has made the most of his circumstances, much of which he attributes to a sport that’s now taking...
Woodland City Council’s rejected cannabis vote sparks debate
Some Woodland residents voiced their displeasure, last week, over the City Council’s earlier rejection gathering public input through an advisory vote on whether the sale of cannabis should be allowed in the city. Despite public backlash at the July 15 regular council meeting, the four council members who denied...
Rotary concert returns to Town Center Park
The Rotary Club of Wilsonville held its first summer concert of the season in Town Center Park on Thursday, July 18. Sharing the park with the Wilsonville Farmers Market, the concert featured Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts and was opened by the Crescendo Skye Duo.
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