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Cowgirls: new leadership, same lofty expectations
The Crook County High School girls volleyball team is used to success. The Cowgirls have reached the post season each year for more than 20 years, winning eight state championships and multiple trophies from the state tournament. Last year's squad went to the state tournament and many of those players return this season. First-year head coach Makayla Lindburg is excited about what she is seeing from the Cowgirls at practice. ...
Bales nets CC's lone jamboree goal
The Crook County High School girls soccer team competed in a jamboree at Caldera High School last Thursday, coming away with a 1-1-1 record. The Cowgirls defeated Sisters 1-0 in their opening match on a goal from Anna Bales. Crook County and Redmond then played to a 0-0 tie before Crook County fell to Mountain View 1-0 in the final match of the day. The match with Mountain View was...
CC boys soccer looks to build on success
The Crook County High School boys soccer team has high expectations for this season. The team reached the playoffs a year ago and have a solid nucleus of returning players. In addition, several athletes who had played previously then switched to cross country have returned to soccer. “With the return of some guys that didn't play last year and some of the new faces, this is a real seasoned team...
2024 Jeep Gladiator is a great truck for work or play
The midsize Jeep Gladiator pickup impressed recreational enthusiasts when it first debuted as a 2020 model. Replacing the rear cargo space of the four-door Jeep Wrangler SUV with a 5.5-foot truck bed gave it instant off-road credibility. The Northwest Automotive Press Association named the new Gladiator the Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year following comparison tests with other midsize pickups at Mudfest 2019. "The all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator earned its title with an exceptionally functional blend of SUV and pickup attributes," NWAPA President John...
Our TV picks for Tuesday, September 3: The Chicano Squad; Chopped; The Bachelorette
The Chicano Squad A&E 7 p.m. In the first installment of this two-night event, hear how six officers were selected to form an all-Latino homicide unit in Houston during the late 70s. With a rising murder rate in the Latin community, the men were given 90 days to solve open crimes. Chopped ...
Home Energy Spotlight: How home energy audits help lower your monthly bills
To save energy and money at home, experts recommend starting with weatherization improvements like adding insulation, and sealing places where air can enter and escape. After weatherizing, the best next step to save energy and money at home is to schedule a professional home energy audit. Fortunately, Energy Trust incentives and new federal tax credits are available to make these audits possible and offset the costs for those eligible. A home energy audit is essentially a checkup for your house. An energy auditor will inspect...
FAITH: Remembering to remember
One of the most important things we do in life is the exercise of remembering. In fact, when you talk to folks as they begin to age, one of the oft-repeated fears of getting older is that they will no longer remember. Remembering helps remind us of who we are and where we’ve come from. Remembering aids in keeping us from making the same mistakes over and over. With the loss of memory and the ability to remember, we slowly become adrift from reality. Remembering keeps us anchored in what we know to be true. ...
Our TV picks for Monday, September 2: American Ninja Warrior; Name That Tune; The Chicano Squad
American Ninja Warrior KGW 8 p.m. As the national finals continue in Las Vegas, the remaining ninjas prepare to compete in Stages 2 and 3 of this super-sized competition. Each competitor is eager to show their strengths for a chance to win a $1 million prize and the “ANW” title. Name That Tune ...
Autumn at Crook County Library
Matsutake mushroom season starts Sept. 3, which is a reminder that some library programs always draw a large crowd: mushrooming, birding, local history, to name a few. The Crook County Library collection offers items to help patrons discover new and exciting hobbies. Curious and want to find out what is nibbling on your fruit trees? Check out a game camera from our Library of Things collection. Interested in exploring dark sky areas, check out a telescope and a copy of “The Amazing Nigh Sky Atlas,” by Nancy Dickmann. And just when you think you have eaten about all the zucchinis,...
CASA of Central Oregon seeks volunteers for trainings
CASA of Central Oregon is calling on individuals with a heart for helping children to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). With 52 children in foster care currently waiting for a CASA volunteer, the organization urgently needs dedicated community members to step up and make a lasting difference. “We have seen a 22% increase in the number of children in foster care since January of 2020,” said Heather Dion, CASA...
CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Long-time teacher and pioneer queen
Rosa Blanche McClun was born in Prineville, Oregon, on Sept. 20, 1913, in the home of her great-uncle, Mack Cornett; her parents were James and Rose (McDaniel) McClun, who operated a farm north of Prineville. Blanche, as she was commonly known, grew up on the farm and attended Lower McKay School for five years. She later attended school in Prineville and rode the first school bus to operate in the county. She went to high school in Sweet Home, Oregon, and graduated there. She then attended Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon, and graduated in 1933. ...
Our TV picks for Sunday, September 1: In the Arena: Serena Williams; Tulsa King; Hotel Portofino
In the Arena: Serena Williams KATU 11 a.m. With three decades of professional tennis behind her, Serena Williams looks back on specific moments that shaped her and left the biggest impressions. From memorable Grand Slam appearances to other milestones, she talks life on and off the court. Tulsa King ...
Week 0 scoreboard: 2024 Oregon high school football
The 2024 Oregon high school football season has finally arrived and new this year is a "Week 0," giving prep teams 10 weeks to play their nine allotted games. In the first year of Week 0, not many teams decided to schedule matchups as practice only began 11 days ago on Aug. 19. Still, there are plenty of matchups going on throughout the state, so make sure to check in...
BBB: Want a better deal on your next purchase? Haggling could help
Have you ever felt like you’re paying too much on a large purchase but didn't know how to get a better price? Or maybe you weren't comfortable asking for a lower price? If so, a little haggling might help. Haggling, or negotiating prices, is a valuable skill that can help savvy shoppers save money and get the best value — especially on purchases related to your home, vehicle, or other big-ticket items. While many people are intimidated by it — me included — haggling is...
Feel bad to feel good? Why do people love scary or sad movies
I have never understood the appeal of scary movies. Why would people deliberately watch something that spooks them out of their skin? Why embrace a negative emotion like fear when you could intentionally seek out a positive emotional experience instead. Me, I’m more of a comedy guy. Watching movies that make me laugh, no matter how juvenile, makes far more sense to me than sitting in utter terror and potentially choking on my popcorn. Give me “Dumb and Dumber” over “The Exorcist” any time. ...
Energy demand from data centers growing faster than West can supply, experts say
Data centers being rapidly built in the West are becoming an “emerging risk” to electrical grid reliability in the region, according to regional transmission experts. New data centers, which can be built in as little as 18 months, are far outpacing the growth in new electrical energy supply and transmission, according to members of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council, a nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City that ensures grid connection and reliability between utilities in 14 western states and parts of Canada and Mexico....
Prineville native keeps the Navy flying in the Pacific Northwest
OAK HARBOR, Wash. – Aviators in the U.S. Navy fly some of the most technologically-advanced aircraft in modern history. The driving force behind keeping naval aviators safely in the air are the maintainers on the ground making repairs and ensuring the aircraft are mission-ready. Petty Officer 2nd Class Jackson Gish, a native of Prineville, Oregon, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Fleet Readiness Center Northwest (FRCNW), aboard Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. ...
Movie Review: ‘Arthur’ still does the best that he can do
With certain movies, it takes just the right stars to make them really click. A case in point is “Arthur,” the buoyant 1981 comedy that Turner Classic Movies shows Saturday, Sept. 7, as part of a salute to female lead Liza Minnelli. The fact that title star Dudley Moore owned the film was underscored by Russell Brand’s 2011 attempt at a remake; while that may have its fans, they’re undoubtedly outnumbered by those who appreciate the special qualities Moore initially brought to the title part...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, August 30 - September 6, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “World Eats Bread” (Available Now) Get ready to fall in love with bread all over again. This whimsical, three-part docuseries explores what bread, our most fundamental food, reveals about the cultures that lovingly make and devour it. Each episode introduces us to a staple loaf crafted with a unique spin reflecting its homeland’s history, geography, rich traditions, and the humanity that connects us all. ...
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