VOLUME 4, NUMBER 25
Good Afternoon. It’s Wednesday, February 1, 2023
A heads up to my newsletter subscribers. I’m taking today and Thursday off for personal reasons and will be back at my desk on Friday morning. So there will be no newsletter tomorrow. Have a great rest of your week.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Philomath Legends Club honors 2 longtime contributors
Darleen Faxon, Colene Lamberty receive special recognition for their volunteer efforts and commitment to Philomath athletics
A familiar face connected with Warriors baseball and a charter member of the Philomath Booster Club represent the latest two additions to the Legends Club — a group of 21 individuals and four couples that have contributed heavily to local athletics. Darleen Faxon and Colene Lamberty were introduced as inductees at halftime of a Jan. […]
Rep. David Gomberg to be in Philomath Feb. 4 for meet-and-greet
Hosted by the City Council, the House 10 District representative will discuss legislative priorities over a 90-minute session
Rep. David Gomberg (D-Otis) plans to participate in a meet-and-greet from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday at Philomath City Hall. The Philomath City Council is hosting the event, which will include a discussion of legislative priorities. Gomberg represents House District 10, which now includes Philomath following a new boundary configuration that went into effect on Jan. 1. […]
No. 1 Philomath, No. 2 Cascade to battle on Thursday night
Warriors come through in 4th quarter to take down Stayton Tuesday on the road, 52-42
The No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in not only the Oregon West Conference but in all of Class 4A boys basketball will take place on Thursday night when Philomath visits Cascade. The two schools won their games on Tuesday to set up the showdown between two teams that remain unbeaten in league play. No. […]
Warrior girls win key game on the road, 38-30
The Philomath High School girls basketball team remained unbeaten in Oregon West Conference play on Tuesday night with a 38-30 road victory over Stayton. The […]
From the Past: Nutrition project for Philomath babies in 1923
A dozen Philomath moms led an educational effort in February 1923 “to discuss a nutrition project for babies and children under school age.”
Obituary: Rosetta S. Cook (1957-2023)
Rosetta S. Cook died January 10th, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, Oregon due to complications from type 1 diabetes. Rose was born in […]
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek proposes $32.1 billion 2023-25 budget
The $32.1 billion state budget Gov. Tina Kotek proposed Tuesday redirects hundreds of millions of dollars that would have gone to the state’s reserves to […]
Oregon lawmakers seek to expand sorely needed child care facilities
With a shortage of child care options in Oregon, state lawmakers want to put $100 million into a new program to increase capacity. House Bill […]
Americans are known for being bad at taking time off: Are work vacations the solution?
Americans have a fraught relationship with work-life balance. And it’s not just a trope in films depicting harried New Yorkers and San Franciscans, either. Before […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Bouncing for fun on a Saturday in the middle of a wet winter
For the past 20 years, Philomath resident Rick Bennett’s life has revolved around fun. Through the business that he runs with wife Danielle, many children […]
Cheer squads to showcase their talents at PHS exhibition fundraiser
In an effort to raise money for the program’s needs while celebrating the season and getting revved up for state, the Philomath High School cheer […]
Brad’s Blog: A chance to share ideas for your city
Mayor Chas Jones wants to hear from local students. Yes, kids, this is your chance to share your thoughts on how you would govern the […]
Community Calendar
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: PHS wrestling at Sweet Home Duals with Cascade, Newport, 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: Marys River Grange Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 2: PHS girls basketball at Cascade, 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 2: Kings Valley Charter School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 2: PHS boys basketball at Cascade, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 3: PHS girls wrestling at 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 2 meet, 3 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 3: Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 3: Country Dance at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 4: PHS wrestling at Sherwood Wrestling Invitational, 10 a.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 4: Oregon’s Largest Indoor Bounce Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 4: Meet and Greet with Rep. David Gomberg, 1-2:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 4: PHS girls wrestling at 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 2 meet, 10 a.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 5: Go For Gold Cheer Exhibition Showcase Event, 9 a.m.