To the Editor:
I have personally been involved with all things “Philomath” from the time I was a child. I was raised on College Street, walking to and from elementary school. I went all the way through our school system and then, based on my love of this small town, raised both of my own children here. There is something so special about a small town — not just the familiarity of the faces or the local shops, but the absolute definition of community.
Today I am writing a special “thank you” to businesses and local friends who have stepped up in a big way to support this year’s senior high school students. Each year, Philomath parents of seniors throw a giant party to celebrate their achievements and the end of an era. This is a group effort, to say the least. Please help me recognize an incredible list of businesses and individuals that gave a cash donation, food donation or prizes to help with this year’s senior all-night party.
We truly are so appreciative of the wonderful support.
ShaneCo Timber, Wild Growth Hardwood LLC, Tarillis Adams, The Hardwood Centre, Henderer Design, Dairy Queen, Figaro’s Pizza, Color Love LLC, Pepper Construction, Corvallis Heating, Philomath Pharmacy, CPI, Patrick Lumber, Alyrica, Summer Beam Books LLC, Papa’s Pizza, Chick-fil-A, College Hill Homes, Philomath Community Foundation, Precision Approach Engineering, Kirk Mitchell, Miller Timber, Social Rebekah Lodge No. 73, Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce, Hendrix Heating, Pioneer Connect, True Value, Benton County Schools Credit Union, Timber Supply, Starker Forests, Shelley Niemann, Diane Beddingfield, Tom McLennan, Peter and Carrie Hudson, Rob Heiken, Eats and Treats, Gathering Together Farm, Hiatt Farms, Wacky Bounce, Chiseled Spirit, Burn Boot Camp, Jona’s Market, La Rockita, Compton Winery, Restyle Corvallis, Gina Maxey, Philomath Frolic and Rodeo, Leanna Buck Massages, Phagans’ Beauty, Dutch Bros, Human Bean, Pepsi, Philomath Booster Club, Trina Gary, The Book Bin, The Shop, Soul Sisters, Bursts Chocolates, Clothes Tree, Sibling Revelry, Toy Factory, Inkwell, Jiffy Lube and WiseCracks Café.
Thank you also to the Philomath School District for donating use of the high school for our party.
I am hopeful I did not miss anyone. The kids will have an absolutely incredible night, and it is in large thanks to each individual and business listed above. A special thank you also to Pacific Power for hanging the graduation banners throughout town — I am forever grateful for our amazingly generous community.
Paula May
Philomath