Volume 3, Number 91
Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, July 26, 2022
The PHS All-Class Reunion on Saturday at the city park is not just for graduates, but one of the organizers told me it’s also for any former teachers, district employees or anyone who went to Philomath schools who may or may not have graduated.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
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PHS All-Class Reunion coming this Saturday
Event scheduled to run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Philomath City Park with potluck lunch to get started at around noon
In a summer tradition that dates back at least six decades and routinely attracts 150-plus people, the Philomath High School All-Class Reunion arrives Saturday. The reunion will run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 30 at the Randy Kugler Community Hall in Philomath City Park. It will be a potluck event with lunch at noon. Table […]
Heat advisory in effect through Friday
Benton County provides information on precautionary measures to stay safe
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the South Willamette Valley on Monday continuing through Friday with temperatures over 100 possible, Benton County officials reported. Benton County urges the public to take proactive actions to help reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses that can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “Please stay […]
Prominent solo guitarist David Rogers to perform at winery
Solo guitarist David Rogers is scheduled to perform in concert at 6 p.m. Friday, July 29, at Cardwell Hill Cellars. Admission to the event is […]
Softstar, author team up for ‘Grow Wild Day’ activities
A Philomath-based shoe manufacturer and a bestselling author-biomechanist are teaming up on Aug. 6 to offer “Grow Wild Day at Softstar with Katy Bowman,” a […]
Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on limiting wild horse numbers
Federal officials want the public’s help in curbing Oregon’s growing wild horse population. The Bureau of Land Management has asked for comment on three birth-control […]
Mystery group sending anti-Democrat mailers, prepping web ads
Earlier this month, some Oregon voters began receiving glossy mailers blaming Gov. Kate Brown and the “Democrat-controlled state Legislature” for “soaring gas prices” and the […]
How the avian influenza has impacted Oregon
The avian influenza appears to be winding down across the United States, following a precipitous drop off in reported cases since April. So far, zero […]
In Case You Missed It …
Historical marker brings Shipley family’s story into focus
The Plymouth community near Philomath lost a respected and industrious individual named Reuben Shipley on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1872, after falling ill suddenly “with a […]
Gallery: Shipley Family Homestead Historical Marker Dedication (July 23, 2022)
A collection of photos from the Shipley Family Homestead historical marker dedication on July 23 at Newton Creek Park in Philomath.
Video: Marilyn Keller sings ‘Amazing Grace’ at Shipley historical marker dedication (July 23, 2022)
Vocalist Marilyn Keller provided a brief overview of the unique transformational history of composer John Newton and gave this performance of “Amazing Grace” at the […]
Community Calendar
• Tuesday, July 26: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 26: Sculpt and Create at Philomath Community Library, 10-11:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, July 26: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, July 26: Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, July 27: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, July 27: Oregon Moms Union Parent Workshop, 6 p.m.
• Friday, July 29: Guitarist David Rogers in Concert, 6 p.m.
• Saturday, July 30: PHS All-Class Reunion, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Sunday, July 31: Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Sunday, July 31: Music in the Park with Family Tradition, 6 p.m.