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Grandmother inspired Bill Wienert's life focused on giving
(MADRAS) — Inspiration by his maternal grandmother led Madras resident Bill Wienert to live a life of giving. Growing up, there was always a kettle on the stove, and Wienert’s grandmother never turned anyone away. The coastal town of Toledo, Oregon, on Yaquina Bay, was home. After working in the paper mill to earn money for college, he set off to Oregon State University for a bachelor's degree and later OHSU to study laboratory medicine. He earned a certificate as a Medical Technologist. He was...
Make your pond 'pop' by adding plants
Water features can be relaxing and eye-catching additions to outdoor spaces. According to the online gardening resource Garden Know-How, a water feature is any landscape enhancement that uses water and other materials to bring tranquility and beauty to a space. Thanks to their soothing sounds and aesthetic appeal, water features like ponds and fountains are often included in healing gardens. However, they can be used in any landscape. Homeowners can...
Portland Saturday Market receives special state designation
We've all known that it's a big deal, a gathering spot for citizens to shop the works of artisans on weekends for many years. Now Portland Saturday Market has a special designation: In its 51st year, it's been named an Oregon Heritage Tradition by the Oregon Heritage Commission. It's the 28th event in Oregon to be designed an Oregon Heritage Tradition. Other Oregon Heritage Traditions include the Great Oregon Steam-up...
Clearing the path behind you
(CORNELIUS) — Angeles Godinez-Valencia knows firsthand how important it is to center access in programming. Today, she’s the Director of Education for Centro Cultural, but not too long ago, she was the child whose parents had to say no to after-school programs. “It’s not because she didn’t want me to do it, but because she just wasn’t in the financial position to do it,” she said. “So I think my...
Late Spokane rally sinks Hops in series opener
Better late than never, and that couldn’t have been more apt for a Spokane team that scored 10 runs over the last two innings en route to an 11-3 win over the Hops on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Hillsboro Ballpark. The Indians scored five runs in the eighth inning and another five runs in the ninth, blowing open a 3-1 game. Spokane had 10 of their 12 hits over the...
Former Portland environmental rights activist reveals failed FBI sting
Years before Portland became infamous for months of frequently violent Black Lives Matter protests, the city was known as “Little Beirut” for its raucous anti-war and pro-environmental protests, especially during Republican presidential administrations. Now, one of the few recognizable figures from that time is returning to Portland with a remarkable story that his 2004 book on the radical Earth Liberation Front was actually the inadvertent result of a failed FBI counterintelligence operation to bring the organization down. Craig Rosebraugh will appear at the downtown Powell’s...
Our TV picks for Thursday, August 22: The Little Foxes; Alone; Christina on the Coast
The Little Foxes TCM 3 p.m. Bette Davis takes center stage of TCM’s Summer Under the Stars marathon with this classic 1941 film that sees Davis star as the greedy Regina of the ruthless and rich Hubbard clan. “Another’s Man Poison,” “The Letter” and more follow. Alone ...
Indigenous storytelling takes stage in Bag&Baggage production 'Diné Nishłį'
Hillsboro’s Bag&Baggage Productions weaves the echoes of the past with the pulse of the present in an Indigenous tale of cultural identity and resilience. “Diné Nishłį (I am a Sacred Being),” or “A Boarding School Play,” opens Friday, Sept. 20, at the Vault Theater in downtown Hillsboro, placing Native American storytelling in the spotlight. Written by Blossom Johnson, the story takes place at a contemporary boarding school, focusing on four...
Sunset football will lean on an experienced line in 2024
Last year was an interesting year for the Sunset High School football team. After what would likely have been described as a mediocre start to the season, the Apollos strung together six straight wins en route to a 34-21 win over South Medford in the Columbia Cup championship game to end the year. In what was just its second year, the Columbia Cup consisted of Oregon 6A teams ranked 17-32...
Understanding Measure 118 and Its Impact
This article brought to you courtesy of Claudia Yakos, Executive Director of the Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce News-Times Insider. Sponsored content. Dear Business Community and Residents, We want to bring an important issue to your attention: Measure 118, a proposed sales tax, will be on the November ballot. This measure could have significant implications for our local economy, businesses, and community. ...
Back to School Fitness Tips
This article brought to you courtesy of Nate Boyd, The Gym News-Times Insider Fitness Expert. Sponsored content. September is almost here and that means Back to School! Preschool to college, parents and students all need help to make this the healthiest school year yet. Check out our tips below: Find An Exercise That You Enjoy. If you hate what you’re doing, you will find every excuse in the world to...
Is Independent Living for You?
This article brought to you courtesy of Jennings McCall Continuing Retirement Community News-Times Insider Senior Living Expert. Sponsored content. Are your children worried about you staying alone? Are you sick of housework, yardwork or cooking but aren’t ready for assisted living? Do you need just a little help but don’t want to live with your children? Then Jennings McCall Continuing Retirement Community Independent Living is perfect for you! Each retirement...
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