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4 As the State Turns; Grant Money Burns Hole in Pockets of Benton County Cultural Coalition

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Lloyd Kahn: TGuru iny Homes on the Move of Portable Living Comes Through Town By Jennifer Smith

uthor, photographer, and pioneer of the green architecture movement Lloyd Kahn is a man of many talents. His next venture is to visit Corvallis’ Grass Roots Bookstore on Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m., where his new book, Tiny Homes on the Move, will be featured. Tiny Homes on the Move chronicles modern travelers who live in homes, many of which are handcrafted by

their owners, that are compact and mobile on wheels or in the water, such as vans, pickup trucks, buses, trailers, sailboats, and houseboats. The book features stories, descriptions, and over 1,100 color photos of movable shelters that should inspire all summer adventurers. “Tiny Homes on the Move is a book about 21st century nomadic living, about homes that are not just tiny, but that also move—on wheels or in the water. This is a continuation of Shelter Publications’ 40 years of publishing books on owner-built housing, starting with Shelter in 1973,” Kahn said. Kahn is the founding editor-inchief of Shelter Publications, Inc., and the former editor of Whole Earth Catalog. Shelter Publications

specializes in books on architecture as well as health and fitness. Kahn has published many books exploring creativity in architecture, including Domebook 1, Domebook 2, Shelter, Home Work: Handbuilt Shelter, Builders of the Pacific Coast, and Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter. He has also published various books on health and wellness and is an avid surfer, long boarder, and paddle boarder. Kahn works as an architect and also offers a specialty, the building of geodesic domes made out of plywood, aluminum, spray foam, and vinyl; his shake-covered geodesic dome was featured in Life magazine. For more information on Lloyd Kahn, please visit his blog at http:// lloydkahn-ongoing.blogspot.com/.

NASA, OSU Take to Ocean and Sky for SABOR Campaign By Anthony Harris

Scientists to Measure Carbon Levels in Ocean Plants

ASA has aligned itself with Oregon State University for its current Ship-Aircraft Bio-Optical Research (SABOR aka cool acronym) mission, which set sail from Rhode Island last Friday. OSU researchers are in the process of measuring carbon levels in ocean plant life, specifically phytoplankton, using state-of-the-art optical equipment to see if changes in these levels could possibly alter the future of fisheries and marine life. Phytoplankton are vital for the part they play in carbon cycling. They absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and dispense it when they’re consumed by marine predators, and act as a carbon sink when they die and fall into the deep sea. OSU botany and plant pathology professor and key SABOR scientist

Mike Behrenfeld said phytoplankton are the main ingredient of the marine food web, and any changes, including carbon absorption, can affect all ocean populations. Understanding phytoplankton changes may help create a forecast for how oceans will do in the future and whether climate change is playing a role. NASA has taken to the air and water for this 20-day research campaign, as scientists will measure from the air and ocean to find links in the two data sets. Behrenfeld and company will use a sorting flow cytometer, which uses a laser to sift through small seawater streams in search of phytoplankton to be analyzed for carbon. Meanwhile, NASA will fly above using an advanced laser system to scan the upper water levels of the ocean.

NASA will eventually relay the collection of information to lead future satellite missions, which may be able to determine how ocean ecosystems and the role of the carbon cycle change outcomes for fish and the climate. The SABOR campaign is being funded by NASA’s Ocean Biology and Biochemistry Program in Washington, D.C.

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Darkside’s Funding Gambit Pays OPaul ff Turner Finds Success in the Crowd

ast month the Darkside Cinema, which has been Corvallis’ go-tospot to see independent, foreign, and documentary theatrical releases for many years, announced it desperately needed funds to buy a digital projector. Thirty-five millimeter film projectors are being replaced nationwide, and mainstream movies are no longer available for release in the old format. The Darkside needed $45,000 to purchase a DCP projector and keep its doors open for business. Paul Turner and his talented staff created a KickStarter campaign, including a well-produced video, which asked for the community’s help in raising the money. They included gifts for certain sized donations, like ticket pass booklets, Darkside T-shirts, free popcorn, and more. Not only did the Darkside meet the necessary $45,000 goal, it exceeded it. As of press time, their page shows $56,730 raised with over 730 backers that chipped in on the cause. “I am impressed when people start to write me a check at the counter, and I tell them we have reached our goal for the KickStarter (we should have our equipment paid off in a month), but they insist on giving a donation anyway,” Turner said. “[They say] ‘We want to be a part of the effort!’” Turner has written over 600 thank you notes to all the backers who donated to the campaign and is grateful for the overwhelming support that helped the theater exceed its goal. “I never imagined so many people from so many different places would be part of keeping the Darkside from sucking less. Whether it’s a few bucks in the can on the counter or many hundreds through KickStarter, it all helps build a future with the Darkside Cinema. It’s amazing.”

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As the State Turns By Johnny Beaver

Politics on Ice, Swastikas in Eugene, 5-hour ENERGY Tuckers Out, Hunting Crime

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Money, Money, Money Grants Available for Art,

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ot a great idea for how to improve the cultural scene in Benton County? It’s time to turn that idea into a reality. The Benton County Cultural Coalition is looking to give away more than $10,000 in grant money to 501(c)3 organizations and partner groups. The funds come from the Oregon Cultural Trust, and are intended to sustain, promote, and make accessible culture in Benton County. BCCC has distributed over $95,000 in grant money for Benton County since 2005. Several recipients are awarded grants each year. The grants have funded concerts, murals, dances, film festivals, storytelling, and more. Some recent recipients include the Greenbelt Land Trust, the Arts Center, Wilson Elementary School, and the Benton County Historical Society. Examples of the funded projects include an Environmental Center mural, mosaic decorations of downtown trash cans, the construction of choir risers at CHS, a children’s concert at Monroe Library, and a national quilt exhibit. “In short, community spirit thrives as people collectively gather to participate in and appreciate art, culture, and heritage. The Benton County Cultural Coalition is all about providing opportunities that strengthen and celebrate communities. We provide funding to help them tell their story,” explained BCCC chair Ella Rhoades. “It’s amazing to see what some of these organizations can do with $500 to $1,500.” Interested cultural organizations and individuals may submit a Letter of Intent online at www.bentonculture.org. Letters of Intent will be accepted from Friday, Aug. 1 through Wednesday, Sept. 10.

And to All a Good Night Aww, the debate for the Independent Party endorsement. Current Governor John Kitzhaber and state Representative Dennis Richardson had their first joint appearance last Friday, and it was not unlike everyone’s favorite sort of delayed prize fight. They both exited their corners with awe and grace, throwing soft jabs long before they were near enough to connect. The Columbia River Crossing, bridge replacement plans, marijuana... it was all hangin’ loose, which is how I’ve heard Salem likes it. Questioned together at the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association meeting, a sparkling ball if I’ve ever heard of one, Richardson predictably and rightfully referenced the Cover Oregon Apocalypse with a twinkle in his eye. Clever retorts and quips all around. The two candidates synchronized in dance for their “come together” moment, which was less graceful in reality as it had something to do with an open voting system, in which voters would not be confined to their political parties. You know the kind of boring stuff... who cares about the third of all Oregon voters that aren’t able to vote in the primaries because they don’t have a party affiliation? Communists. But I digress. Everyone went home happy and sipped a Mike’s Hard Frozen Margarita as all manner of night fowl rustled about in the cool branches above. Hitler’s Robot Sasquatch Squad Strikes Again A Jewish fraternity near the University of Oregon had their mailbox defaced with 11 black swastikas last week. Or rather, the mailbox of an apartment complex across the street. Police are investigating and say that the

crime could add up to charges of second-degree criminal mischief and intimidation—both of which are Class A misdemeanors.

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Whether or not it was a directed, hateful act from Nazi sympathizers, or merely the scrawling of some numbskulls, remains to be seen. This reporter, however, has to wonder if the swastikas were drawn in the same direction they are on the Nazi flag, or the other way around. Getting it wrong is a sure sign that it was indeed done by a neo-Nazi, because I’m pretty sure they don’t know how to read, let alone look at the pictures.

Hunting Crime Doesn’t Pay At the tail end of an exhaustive investigation by the Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division (OSP), a man from Bend has been sentenced on both misdemeanor and felony charges in relation to guiding and hunting activities that were... well, illegal. An additional 23 folks were charged for over 200 counts in Wheeler County, and another 15 in Deschutes County.

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The long and the short of it is that one Alan Roy Aronson (the fella from Bend) was caught taking guided hunts into private property without consent. Dozens of elk and nearly another dozen buffalo were shot by hunters without valid tags. Turns out Aronson wasn’t a registered hunting guide. And neither was his wife Emily, who apparently got herself a 6x7 bull elk. Way to go! After warrants were issued, OSP officers seized the untagged trophy mounts, vehicles, a rifle, skinned buffalo hides, documents, and a computer. Aronson has since had his hunting license suspended for life, picked up 30 days in jail, and took so many fines to the face that he had to forfeit his Ford pickup and two UTVs. Aronson’s wife was ordered to pay $15,350 herself, and was sentenced to having to stay married to Alan. Although it will take some time for everyone to see their just desserts, currently over $150,000 in fines, 180 days in jail, and about 34 years in license suspensions (not counting Aronson’s lifetime ban) have come down the mountain.

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OSU Starts Reinventing S cience and Math Education This Is Martin Storksdieck and What He’s Thinking About By Jaime Fuller

earning takes place in many ways and from different motivations. Yet how people learn most effectively is not often studied. A specific type of research center was established at Oregon State two years ago to study how people learn the subjects of science, engineering, mathematics, and technology (STEM) both in and out of the classroom. STEM is more than just a convenient acronym. It represents teaching and learning these subjects in connected ways, as an integrated subject. An individual can’t be good at any one of these subjects unless he or she knows a little about the other three subjects. The common thread is that they are all foundationally based on mathematical thinking. Martin Storksdieck, PhD, a researcher who has worked all over the world doing everything from producing shows at a planetarium to hosting environmental news broadcasts, has been appointed director of the Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning (CRL). The STEM Center is grouped directly under the research office of OSU as it is relevant to all disciplines. It focuses on how one comes to know these subjects and how to improve the teaching of them at the undergraduate and graduate level, as well as in settings outside formal schooling. As a society, we don’t often question ourselves or determine whether the education we are providing is indeed the most effective or useful. Storksdieck emphasizes that it is important for us to be conscientious and to research ourselves, including the practices at OSU. This is how we will know we are improving. “It’s reaching out to people that has the most benefit,” said Storksdieck, “rather than being authoritative.” When people ask questions about their educational effectiveness, they tend to learn better. This is why citizen science is becoming a hot topic now. Citizen science involves lay people in research and data collection, as well as having them co-design research plans. The world could gain a large collection of data using information that members of the general public are already collecting for their own

As director of the Board on Science Education, Storksdieck developed a new way of thinking about how to teach science in the classrooms, often referred to as Next Generation Science Standards. Rather than declaring facts, this method encourages students to ask scientific questions. It means teaching science more through scientific and engineering practices than as a body of knowledge and facts. This contemporary model of education places high emphasis on out-of-school learning and questions the quality of undergraduate education. edification. “The science is good,” affirmed Storksdieck, “but now we need to learn much more about how individual participants and communities benefit by engaging in citizen science.” Do they learn how research is done? Do they change their attitudes and perspectives on research? In short, how do the hundreds of active citizen science projects across the country change the public perception of science? These are the types of questions that will be pursued through the CRL. The center is focused on lifelong learning, which means it applies to adults, children, working adults, and retirees. It offers a place for people to ask questions. Anyone who has to design a research project can go to the STEM Center for expert advice on how to get started. “We can bring in research literature and help you design your research plan at the outset. And we can be the partner at the end of the project who can help you find out whether it was effective and what you learned,” noted Storksdieck. The Center will provide a home for like-minded researchers who are curious about the nature of STEM learning and are interested in getting involved in improving STEM teaching based on evidence. The CRL is a start-up at this point, with only three staff. The aim of the center is to form a community of practice from the ground up and across campus. They plan to get the word out about this resource through announcements, contacting the deans, and telling everyone

they meet to pass the word on to their friends. The STEM Center will serve Corvallis and Oregon by looking at the gaps in our knowledge about learning and education. It will seek out questions the community has and, in partnership, devise the research that will best answer those questions. The STEM Center purports that education is most useful when it is adapted to people’s value systems, when it finds sustainable ways of co-creating educational experiences appropriate for the learner and the purpose of learning. The STEM Center also takes into account different groups’ perspectives and what knowledge they already have. “We want to be an asset,” emphasized Storksdieck. Dr. John Falk established the center and served as its interim director, but did not wish to hold that position permanently. Storksdieck is taking over that role after serving on the Board on Science Education at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C. Originally from Germany, Storksdieck began his studies in sustainability, botany, and physiology. He initially worked at a planetarium in Germany, where he produced a weekly environmental news broadcast. Later he earned his master’s in public administration from Harvard University, followed by a PhD in education. Although he was passionate about the environment, he felt he could make more of a difference in education and learning research.

“[The] education system is a very inert system,” said Storksdieck. “We know already that 500 people learning the same thing at the same time in the same room doesn’t make any sense. But we’re entrenched.” The STEM Center helps make the accumulated research on learning and teaching accessible to researchers in other disciplines, but also helps them use that research effectively. “Just because research shows clickers in a classroom can make teaching more effective does not mean the teacher knows how to implement that,” explained Storksdieck. He said that the STEM Center is a forum where people can discuss what the research actually means. “How can you know whether the students actually learned or not?” posed Storksdieck. “Whether they can take the next step.” Most start-ups take a year to get established. Storksdieck said his job now is to convince the community and the university that the STEM Center is there to help. He will ask questions of the community that will ultimately add value to the systems in place—questions like, “What do you need help with? What are your concerns? What is your vision? It may not be the same as my vision, but I need to know your vision so I can take it into account.” For more information about the Center for Research on Lifelong STEM Learning, visit http://stem. science.oregonstate.edu/. Corvallis Advocate | 5

Washington Park out, G ood Samaritan in What’s Next for Benton Center Expansion? By Patrick Fancher

he Benton Center has needed to offer more classroom options, as well as available parking spaces, to its students and community members for years now. Dale Stowell, executive director of the Institutional Advancement/Foundation for LinnBenton Community College, pointed out the campus’s shortcomings. “With our current parking we can’t even fully use the facility we have, so we’re only able to offer the same level [as currently offered] of community education and advancement courses,” Stowell said. “Corvallis and Benton County student population is 40% of our service district, which means a lot of people have to drive to our Linn County location to get their education. [Expansion] allows more people to get the classes they need.” To many in our community, this isn’t new. Most students we spoke to cited a desire to do away with high gas bills and scheduling problems that prevented them not only from working, but from signing up for all the classes they need. This situation has been especially hard on those without stable transportation or in low-income situations. Why Can’t the Benton Center Move? LBCC officials set out some time ago to expand the college’s presence in Corvallis and began to search for alternative sites in the area. According to Stowell, the college considered as many as seven different locations for expansion, including Hewlett-Packard, CH2M Hill, and the old Albertson’s building on Circle Boulevard.

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in a unanimous “no” decision. “We did not advise them on how to spend the money, as we felt that would contradict the motion that we had to not sell the park,” Griffiths said. Board members expressed concern that not only would expansion remove open green space and a valuable flood plain, but also set a bad precedent in which more Corvallis parks could be sold in the future. Many residents agreed with the PNARB objections and about 50 people showed up at a meeting hosted at the Benton Center last week to speak out against the proposal. Would the small public outcry be enough to persuade LBCC not to buy? “We set up a number of criteria and did ratings on all of the various sites and for many reasons people weren’t going to sell the sites,” Stowell said. He added that if LBCC had two campuses in Corvallis it would increase operational costs and not address the need for parking at the current location. Washington Park Proposal Rebuff In June, officials decided it would be more cost-effective to add 8 to 10 classrooms and as many as 300 parking spaces at the Benton Center instead. Any expansion would be paid for with a $34 million bond measure the board of education would place on November’s ballot, to cover $8 million in costs for the Benton Center project and three additional projects, Stowell said.

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The Corvallis City Council asked the Parks, Natural Areas and Recreation Board (PNARB) if they’d recommend the best ways to spend the money if it sold Washington Park, PNARB chair Beth Griffiths said. But the board didn’t do that. They chose to vote on whether the city should sell the park to LBCC, which resulted

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After several weeks of pursuing Washington Park was anyone surprised LBCC abandoned its proposal? “It’s clear to us that many Corvallis citizens strongly value public open space and don’t want the park to be smaller, so we felt it was time to move on and develop other ideas,” Stowell said.

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However, there was one major caveat to their plan: the school needed to buy a portion of the underutilized grassy area and softball field known as Washington Park from the city to build on. It was the same park the college showed interest in during 2012 as well. Stowell noted that LBCC President Greg Hamann said early on, if they’re unable to acquire the space to build outward, they will build upward. Meaning the Benton Center will expand its campus no matter what.

LBCC Hears It, Gets It, Moves on Last Thursday, Hamann wrote a letter to Corvallis Mayor Julie Manning and the city council informing them the college was no longer interested in buying the portion of the park for expansion, citing how it would conflict with the wants of some residents. The college would now focus on other options, including the possibility of collaborating with Good Samaritan Health Services on developing structured parking.

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“I thought the comments shared by President Hamann in his letter were well-stated,” Manning said. “College leaders heard the comments and concerns voiced by community members, and LBCC changed course as a result.”

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Ward 1 city council member Penny York saw this coming. “I expected that it wasn’t going to pass from council, so I think it was a good thing for the college to decide,” York said. She made it clear that while residents were opposed to Washington Park being involved in the expansion, they were supportive of the Benton Center making additions with other alternatives. “It’s important to me that the college go ahead and expand at the Benton Center site and solve the neighborhood parking problem. The bond measure in November is the opportunity to do that.” York said. Path Forward & Possible Samaritan Health Partnership As aforementioned, even as LBCC was proposing the possible purchase of Washington Park, it had already committed that it would build upward instead of outward if the community preferred keeping the park. Of course, this may mean less added capacity or a bit more cost, or a combination of the two.

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Stowell said very little about other options the college is considering or about a possible collaboration with Good Samaritan on expansion. “We’re in the concept phase, so it’s hard for me say exactly what [expansion] might look like. We don’t have any firm details at this point,” Stowell said.

“If we can come together to figure out a way to address parking issues that benefit the college, that benefit Samaritan and the neighborhood, especially if we can do so in recognition of the fact that there’s a real desire to maintain parks in the areas around that community, we’re willing to go to the drawing board to see what can be done.” Mullins said.

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Profile: Ben Leshchinsky At the Intersection of By Alicia James

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ost Corvallisites know Ben Leshchinsky as Professor Leshchinsky, a recent faculty hire in the department of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management at Oregon State University. To others, he is a selftaught photographer whose landscapes and cityscapes have been featured in a variety of media outlets such as National Geographic, Getty Images, Yahoo!, and CNN. Leshchinsky is academically trained

in civil engineering with degrees from the University of Delaware and Columbia University. He first approached photography as an interested viewer, perusing Flickr and Reddit for entertainment during infrequent bouts of downtime during his studies. He snapped his first shot on a whim while on vacation with his parents in 2007. “They had a DSLR… and I asked to play around with it,” said Leshchinsky. “From that point on, I never really put down a camera.”

Leshchinsky draws creative inspiration from the richness of his life. He admires Ansel Adams as “the grandfather of modern landscape

photography,” but the artist’s work is only an indirect influence. Instead, Leshchinsky shares an intense passion for travel with his wife. “Our first trip together was to Oregon and we’ve been drinking the Kool-Aid ever since,” he said. His research on forestry engineering also informs his photography insofar as he is frequently off the beaten path to investigate the mechanics of erosion and landslides. When not tromping through the great outdoors for work, he still prefers to be outside. “[I feel] at peace, as cliché as that sounds. It makes me feel small in a good way. Only nature can make me feel like that,” said Leshchinsky.

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While in graduate school, Leshchinsky decided to up his creative game from occasional hobbyist to devoted enthusiast since a good day of shooting relieved stress. He scoured the Internet for technique tutorials and finally purchased his own DSLR. Although he considers himself well down the path of gear geekery, tech collecting is a means to an end. “A lot of people focus on the gear instead of the joy of taking photos, composing the photos,” said Leshchinsky.

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Despite his documentary inclination, the images Leshchinsky produces are far from prosaic. Instead, he captures evanescent juxtapositions of light and dark through long exposure shots to evoke a sense of what he calls “mystery and history.” Images of Easter Island moai statues framed by starry skies, bird’s eye views of glittering New York City blocks, and foggy Oregon winter mountain vistas are all prime examples of this theme. Humans are rarely present in Leshchinsky’s work. In the few instances when our fair species is referenced on a smaller, intimate scale, it is through relics and shadow. Old buildings and empty alleyways whisper tales of busier times. A lone figure sits on a dock under the aurora borealis.

Leshchinsky’s biggest accomplishment to date skews interpersonal. The awards and sales “are nice, but the personal satisfaction… of capturing the moment” propels him forward. Sharing drives his photographic ambition as well. None of the photos

Leshchinsky’s photographs can be viewed and purchased at www. benaleshphoto.com. Newly exposed shutterbugs, skilled enthusiasts who want to brush up on their technique, and anyone who wants to know how to shoot the moon at scale are encouraged to contact Ben at benalesh@gmail.com for lessons.

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Leshchinsky’s keen eye for the sublime and awesome in nature has paid off in many respects. In addition to a great deal of website traffic and numerous awards, one of which is National Geographic’s 2012 Editor’s Pick, he has a small-scale exhibit under his belt and makes enough from stock photo royalties to feed his creative habit. Regardless, he does not feel the drive to be a professional, full-time photographer, even if he

had a duodecillion dollars. “I now have a job that I enjoy, especially the teaching aspects,” said Leshchinsky. If anything, his work at OSU and his photography contribute to an overall lust for life. “I wish I could have more of it all, but I can’t be too greedy,” said Leshchinsky.

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Cloud & Kelly’s July 26 – 10 p.m. Summer Soundtrack & 5 on the Hour This Saturday the 26th sees 5 on the Hour and local favorite Summer Soundtrack tearing up the stage at Cloud and Kelly’s. This is definitely a show to catch if you’re into where the 2000s have led alternative rock – especially so if you have yet to see either of these bands live. Everything starts at around 10 p.m. with entry somewhere “between $5 and free.” Although Cloud and Kelly’s press release says to bring your cat, I’d highly recommend it. Everyone knows cats only like black metal. July 31– 9 p.m. NineDice & Nails Hide Metal NineDice is one hell of a classy act. There’s a video floating around on YouTube of them covering “Let’s Get It On” at Sam Bond’s over in Eugene, where they’re locals. There’s a huge bow tie, and it’s awesome. And then there’s Portland’s Nails Hide Metal... sounds like Tom Petty got into indie rock, only perhaps... better? If you like your tunes a little bit classy and a bit off the beaten path, this is probably THE show to catch in Corvallis this summer. Everything goes down at 9 p.m. on July 31, Cloud and Kelly’s. The cover will likely be between $3 and $5. Bombs Away Café July 26 – 9 p.m. In Transit & Matt Combe In Transit is a groovy, modernsounding indie rock band that will not disappoint fans of bands ranging from Placebo to Pavement to Manchester Orchestra. They’re playing with Matt Combe, a bluesy Grants Pass native that has no problem channeling the neo-folk that has been dominating alt radio over the last few years. Both acts are definitely worth driving a ways to see, yet this is falling right in your lap! Not to distract from another amazing show at this venue (hint: one day before), this event is totally free and starts at 9 p.m. on July 26 at our friendly local Bombs Away. July 25 – 9 p.m. 100 Watt Mind & Patrimony Remember that whole one day before thing? This is it. Ashland’s 100 Watt Mind pairs with Patrimony in another fantastic Bombs Away show. 100 Watt Mind will fill the cup for any ROCK fans. Yes, I meant ROCK, not

gets down to business in August. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors.

Rock. Trust me, you’ll understand. In a similar vein, Patrimony plays deconstructed rock á la The White Stripes (although I’m sure they’re tired of hearing the comparison). If you catch this free show (starting at 9 p.m.) and also attend the In Transit / Matt Combe gig the next day, you’ll likely have four new favorite bands and possibly a three-day hangover. Fireworks July 25 – 8 p.m. Jesse Meade Singer songwriter and all around sotto voce specialist Jesse Meade brings his soft stylings to Fireworks, and this is a perfect place to take a date for some soft serenading. Of course, make it a second or third date at least. You don’t want to take a first one here and find out she hates really sensitive crooning. That’s how I almost lost an eye one time... Free for patrons of Fireworks. July 26 – 7 p.m. Casey Joyce More Oregon home-brewed pickin’ and a singin’ with Casey Joyce and his soft old timey Americana. He was the winner of the Wild Rose Studios Valley Talent Search this past October, and he’s got a bright future singing and songwriting in the footsteps of the great six-string soft touches. Free for patrons of Fireworks. Majestic July 27 – 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. A Shayna Maidel The Majestic Reader’s Theatre Company will read from A Shayna Maidel, a heart-rending tale of two sisters reuniting in the aftermath of the Holocaust. The play, by Barbara Lebow, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and the talented locals of the Reader’s Theatre will give it a minimalist tribute as they read from the play for a live audience. With two performances on the last Sunday of every month, this is a great way to wind down July before summer really

Darkside Cinema July 29 – 7 p.m. Free Advocate Movie Night The Darkside Cinema, Corvallis’ home for movies not starring Vin Diesel, will continue the Advocate’s weekly summer movie series with a free screening of the Howard Hawks classic, His Girl Friday, starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. This event is free to the public, though a small donation is welcomed and encouraged, and it’s a great way to beat the heat and enjoy a time warp to the good old days. These screenings are preceded by newsreels and cartoons from the year the films were originally released to help put you in the mood. Get there early though, because these screenings have been packed. Studio 262 Free Stamp-Making Class July 29 – 4 p.m. Jennifer Lommers will teach you how to make stamps for free at Studio 262, on SW Madison Avenue. Before you get too excited, this is not a class on how to forge US postage stamps, but rather the quaint and lo-fi art of making your own images to be reprinted by stamp. You’re going to learn how to carve out your image, roll on ink and reproduce at will, and there are even free supplies on hand for you to give it a go. This is a totally free event that can really open eyes to some of the more analog art methods that have their own charms built in. Albany Civic Theater Avenue Q July 25 – Aug. 9 Take your pick: it’s either the Muppets on crack, or Peter Jackson’s Meet the Feebles in rehab. Either way, Avenue Q is one of the most decorated and beloved Broadway musicals in recent memory. Winner of the Tony for Best Musical, the weird puppet/human mix of drama, comedy and adult behavior is one of the most ambitious stage projects the Willamette Valley has ever seen. Directed by Albany local Christi Sears, this promises to be a wild night for the whole family — well, the adults of the family and the older kids who love raunchy puppets. Tickets are $14 for adults and $11 for seniors and children.

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Thursday

Meditation/Mindfulness at Willamette Wellness Center. 6735 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 10 – 11 a.m. Learn various meditation techniques to find inner calm, maintain good health, and reduce stress. Guaranteed to leave you centered and relaxed. For info, call 971-218-6798 or visit https://sites.google.com/site/ carolynschechtman.

‘Narrative of Exploration’: Nancy Helmsworth and Owen Premore. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Noon – 5 p.m. Nancy Helmsworth and Owen Premore, both from Portland, exhibit together at the Arts Center in July and August with ”Narrative of Exploration,” an exhibit about different types of exploration. For info, visit www. theartscenter.net. Beer Tastings at First Alternative North. 2855 NW Grant Ave., Corvallis. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Concert: SAGE Hoedown. Bruce Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 6 – 10 p.m. The SAGE Hoedown is a family-friendly concert series at the Starker Arts Park Amphitheater, featuring three great bands at each concert. Music will be a diverse mix of folk-country-rock-bluegrass-jam. Proceeds support SAGE, an educational, community organic garden that produces over three tons of food for emergency food shelters. Grab your bikes, your kids, and a picnic blanket for an evening of music in a beautiful park. Suggested donation: $10 per family (but more is also welcome). Corvallis New Horizons Band. 6:15 p.m. Every Thursday. The New Horizons Band is a friendly group welcoming players at all levels. Admission is a quarterly tuition fee. For info including rehearsal location, call Sharon Oefelein at 541-754-6098. ‘The Picasso Monologues’ by Don Nigro. Imagine Coffee Live Arts, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. The show is a fundraiser for the Heartland Humane Society. Now Brothers at Calapooia Brewing. 140 NE Hill St., Albany. 7:30 p.m. Ladies’ Night Featuring DJ H-Ram & Josh Soto at Impulse Bar & Grill. 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 p.m.

Saturday

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. NW Jackson Ave. & NW 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The outdoor farmers’ market features fresh, locally grown, locally produced dairy, meat, and farm goods. The market is open through November. For info, visit www.locallygrown.org. James Warren, Story Time for Kids at Imagine Coffee Live Arts. 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 10 a.m. Craft Beer Picnic 2014. Cornelius Family Farm, 3375 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. Noon – 9 p.m. This year’s Craft Beer Picnic will take place under the shade of the oaks at the scenic Cornelius Family Farm and will include live music, a “dunk a brewer” charity dunk tank, a nine-hole disc golf course, a children’s activity area, and other lawn games. Families are welcome all day. Cost: $6. For info, visit www. corvalliscraftbeer.com.

Historic Homes Trolley Tour. NW 2nd St. & NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis. 1 – 2:30 p.m. The Historic Homes Trolley Tours, a guided driving tour of the gorgeous historic homes in and around downtown Corvallis, are offered on Saturdays in July and August. Ride in comfortable antique style in an old-fashioned trolley as an informed guide explains the history and architecture behind the homes on the tour. Children are welcome, although the tour is not really suitable for kids under 10. Suggested donation: $5. Reservations required. For info or reservations, call Visit Corvallis at 541-757-1544 or 800-334-8118. ‘The Picasso Monologues’ at Imagine Coffee Live Arts. 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 2 p.m. Mid-Summer’s Night Party. The Little Gym of Corvallis, 958 NW Circle Blvd. 3 – 5 p.m. Calling all kids, and their parents, too. The Little Gym of Corvallis is having a Mid-Summer’s Night Party! Members as well as non-members are welcome to attend. The event includes fun instructorled activities, door prizes, and enrollment incentives.

7/24-7/31 Fourth Annual Philomath Uncorked. Downtown Philomath. 3:30 – 7 p.m. Downtown businesses will serve as tasting rooms where participants can sample wine from a variety of local wineries, as well as hard cider and beer. Purchase ID bracelets and “Philomath Uncorked” souvenir wine glasses (both required for tasting) after 3 p.m. on July 26 at the Wine Vault or Spindrift Cellars. For info, call 541-9292454 or visit www.philomathchamber.org. Becca Myers at Imagine Coffee Live Arts. 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 p.m. AKA at Calapooia Brewing. 140 NE Hill St., Albany. 8 p.m. Planet Boogie. Downtown Dance, 223 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. 8 – 9:30 p.m. A freestyle dance event featuring eclectic and world beat music. Suggested donation: $5 to $10. For info, call 541-752-1997 or visit https://www.facebook.com/home. php#!/groups/planetboogie. In Transit and Matt Combe at Bombs Away Café. 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 p.m. 5 on the Hour with Summer Soundtrack at Cloud & Kelly’s Public House. 126 SW 1st St., Corvallis. 10 p.m.

Sunday

Majestic Readers Theatre: ‘A Shayna Maidel.’ The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 3 and 7 p.m. “A Shayna Maidel” tells the story of two sisters separated since childhood and reunited 20 years later, in the aftermath of the Holocaust. “A Shayna Maidel” literally translates as “a pretty girl.” It describes inner beauty and is an expression of love and of yearning hope. Cost: $6 to $8. Blues Jam at Calapooia Brewing. 140 NE Hill St., Albany. 4 p.m.

Monday

Ninth Annual Community Show. Giustina Gallery, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Giustina Gallery in the LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University is hosting a free (non-jury) community art exhibit

Buckin’ Thursday Western Night at Jack Okole’s Bar & Grill. 140 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 10 p.m.

Friday

Wine Tastings at First Alternative South. 1007 SE 3rd St., Corvallis. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. ‘The Picasso Monologues’ at Imagine Coffee Live Arts. 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Dennis Monroe’s Blues & Funk Jam, Meet’n Place Tavern. 1150 Main St., Philomath. 8 p.m. Blues & funk jam with a host band that you can come set in with and play and sing. 100 Watt Mind and Patrimony at Bombs

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Insight Meditation Group. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. 5 p.m. A practice group in the Theravada Buddhist tradition. For info, contact maryleigh. burke@gmail.com. Bryson Skaar at Imagine Coffee Live Arts. 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Southtown Performer Spotlight. FireWorks Restaurant, 1115 SE 3rd St., Corvallis. 9 p.m.

Tuesday

Meet the Author: JA Jance. Corvallis High School Main Stage Theatre, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave. Noon. Join JA Jance at a Corvallis-Benton County Public Libraryhosted event at the Corvallis High School’s Main Stage Theatre. JA Jance will discuss and answer questions about her newest Joanna Brady novel of suspense, “Remains of Innocence.” World of Ideas Lecture Series: ‘Guitars and Music: A History of the Guitar.’ Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. 12:10 – 1:10 p.m. Flamenco guitarist James Manuele will discuss and demonstrate the history of various forms of this popular instrument, as well as talk about various people who composed for the guitar. This lecture series is free and open to the public. Bring lunch. Corvallis Community Choir Summer Term. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 7 – 9 p.m. New members arrive 10 minutes early. Rehearsals will continue until Aug. 26. No audition is needed, and no memorization is required. Although music training is helpful, it is not a necessity. The membership fee is $50 for summer term, and some scholarships are available. For info, visit http://corvalliscommunitychoir. us or contact Nan Chaney at nonandjay1@ gmail.com or 541-740-6068. Celtic Jam at Imagine Coffee Live Arts. 5460 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 7:30 – 9 p.m. Timba Tuesday at Impulse Bar & Grill. 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Join the Rumbanana Salsa Group every Tuesday night after Rumbanana’s classes at Impulse Bar & Grill. They’ll be playing the best Timba, with a hint of Reggaeton and Bachata. Under 21 allowed until 9 p.m. No cover. Concerts in the Park. Central Park Gazebo, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 p.m. The Corvallis Community Band‘s much-anticipated summer Concerts in the Park begin in front of the Gazebo in Central Park. The concerts are free and family-friendly. The themes change weekly, with a new concert each week presented throughout the summer until the end of August. Bring low chairs and/or blankets and dress for the weather.

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In the Matter of the Estate of EugEnE D. KIEl, Deceased. no. 14PB01161 nOTICE IS HEREBY gIVEn that Carlene M. Kiel has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at PO Box 781, Corvallis, Oregon 97339, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Joel Howe, Evashevski, Elliott, Cihak & Hediger, PC, P.O. Box 781, Corvallis, OR 97339. Dated and first published July 17, 2014. Published: July 17th, July 24th and July 31st, 2014.

Wednesday

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SW 4th St., Corvallis. Wednesday is Cheap Night at Darkside. Cost: $6 for all shows. Bring your own container for discounted prices on popcorn.

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OSUsed Store Afternoon Sale. 644 SW 13th7/31/14 St., Corvallis. Noon – 3 p.m. The OSUsed Store is open for its weekly afternoon public sale. Items include $63.60 x 3weeks furniture, computers and computer accessories, sporting goods, bicycles, +$20 processing household items, and more. For info, visit $210.80 total http://surplus.oregonstate.edu. Starker Forests Tour. Meet at the Comfort Suites Inn, 1730 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 12:30 – 4 p.m. Spend the afternoon touring a breath-taking working forest. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Reservations required. For reservations, call Visit Corvallis at 541757-1544. Sandbox at Imagine Coffee Live Arts. 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m.

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Jazz in the Park. Central Park Gazebo, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. The Hilltop Big Band and Mango Django play Jazz in the Park in Corvallis’ Central Park on Wednesdays all summer long. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Corvallis Belly Dance Guild Performance. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 8 p.m. Wednesday Acoustic Live at Les Caves Bier & Kitchen. 308 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8 – 10 p.m. Great local bands. No cover. Fine food and beer.

Thursday

Benton County Fair & Rodeo 2014. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. All day. The Benton County Fair & Rodeo features live music, nationally known musical acts, rides, games, great food and attractions, and more. For info, visit www. bentoncountyfair.net and the Benton County Fair & Rodeo’s Facebook page. Meditation/Mindfulness at Willamette Wellness Center. 6735 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 10 – 11 a.m. Learn various meditation techniques to find inner calm, maintain good health, and reduce stress. Guaranteed to leave you centered and relaxed. For info, call 971-218-6798 or visit https://sites.google.com/site/ carolynschechtman. Beer Tastings at First Alternative North. 2855 NW Grant Ave., Corvallis. 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Corvallis New Horizons Band. 6:15 p.m.

Every Thursday. The New Horizons Band is a friendly group welcoming players at all levels. Admission is a quarterly tuition fee. For info including rehearsal location, call Sharon Oefelein at 541-754-6098.

Edible Front Yard Garden Tour. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for the Edible Front Yard Garden Tour, a free guided walking tour of food-producing front yard gardens. For info, visit www.sustainablecorvallis.org. Meet the Author: Lloyd Kahn. Grass Roots Bookstore, 227 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Lloyd Kahn will read and sign copies of his new book, “Tiny Homes on the Move.” The book chronicles 21st-century nomads—people who inhabit homes that are compact and mobile, either on wheels or in the water. In photos and stories, this fascinating book explores modern travelers who live in vans, pickup trucks, buses, trailers, sailboats, and houseboats that combine the comforts of home with the convenience of being able to pick up and go at any time. Many are handcrafted by the owners, showing skill and creativity. Cascadia Crescendo at Calapooia Brewing. 140 NE Hill St., Albany. 7:30 p.m. Nails Hide Metal with Nine Dice at Cloud & Kelly’s Public House. 126 SW 1st St., Corvallis. 9 p.m. Ladies’ Night Featuring DJ H-Ram & Josh Soto at Impulse Bar & Grill. 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 p.m. Buckin’ Thursday Western Night at Jack Okole’s Bar & Grill. 140 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 10 p.m.

Ongoing July Events ‘Cool Tools!’ Exhibit. Benton County Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. Runs through 2014. The exhibit features tools of regional and national significance from the workshop, laboratory, farm, field, and home. Informational labels are available on touch-screen computers or your smartphone. Visitors see the surveying tools used by Oregon pioneer Joseph C. Avery to lay out the town of Marysville in 1851, a theodolite used to survey Lake Superior in 1869, and a chainsaw that might be the largest you’ve ever seen. For info, call 541-929-6230 or visit www. bentoncountymuseum.org. Summer Reading for Adults. Benton County. Runs through Aug. 9. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, as well as Benton County library locations in Philomath, Monroe, and Alsea, will be raffling prizes for books read. For every book read, those aged 18 and older may fill out an entry form either in print or online and their name will be entered into a weekly prize raffle including prizes from many local businesses. A leaderboard will track who, countywide, has read the most books this summer and a grand prize will be awarded to the winner. For info, to play online, keep up with stats, find out what others are reading, and browse staff picks, visit http://cbcpubliclibrary.net/ summer-reading-for-adults/.

OSU Art Faculty Exhibit. Fairbanks Hall, corner of SW Jefferson Way and 26th St., Corvallis. Runs through Oct. 8. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This exhibit demonstrates a broad diversity of styles and approaches to the making of art, with faculty members working in the areas of photography, painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, installation, and video. Heart of Willamette Wineries Summertime Wine Tour. Benton County. Runs through Sept. 23. Pick up a passport and tour Heart of Willamette Wineries (HOWW) for free tastings and a chance to win the grand prize: an afternoon guided barrel tour for four to HOWW wineries of the winner’s choice. Tickets: $20, available at any HOWW. For info, visit http://heartofwillamette.com/. ‘Hanging Around Town.’ Runs through Oct. 31. The Corvallis Art Guild members are hanging their 2-D works at venues throughout the Corvallis and Benton County area. To find out “Who’s Hanging Where,” visit www.clotheslinesale.com. Where’s Waldo Corvallis. Downtown Corvallis. Runs through Aug. 3. The famous children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 17 local businesses. Those

who spot him can win prizes including stickers, book coupons, gift certificates, and more. To participate, pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Corvallis!” passport at Grass Roots Books & Music, and get your passport stamped or signed for each Waldo you spot. The first 100 Waldo seekers to get their passports stamped or signed at 10 or more sites can bring their passports back to Grass Roots to collect prizes. Collecting store stamps or signatures at 15 or more businesses will enter seekers into a grand prize drawing on Aug. 3, at the celebration at Grass Roots at 1:30 p.m.

‘Views from the Dry Side.’ Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin St. SW. Runs through July 30. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. An exhibit of more than 50 photographs by five longtime mid-valley photographers. Spread out over both floors of the building, the show celebrates the broad range and diversity of the Central and Eastern Oregon landscape, from Steens Mountain and the Painted Desert to the Warner Valley and the Fort Rock Basin. Many of the photographs depict the land in wide panoramas and aerial views, while others explore the region’s abandoned homesteads and ghost towns, and the distinctive grain elevators that dot the horizon.

‘Narrative of Exploration.’ The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Runs through Aug. 16. Nancy Helmsworth and Owen Premore, both from Portland, present an exhibit about different types of exploration. Helmsworth’s subject matter is a narrative about exploration, but it also describes the development of her work through this series. Premore’s sculpture is rich in layers of narrative based in the found objects from which the works are created. ‘Fancy Pants.’ Benton County Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. Runs through Aug. 23. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. “Fancy Pants” is an exhibition of Benton County britches from the museum’s permanent collection. The fashions and fabrics represent both individual taste and societal trends in the home, at work and play. The history behind each pair of trousers provides insight to changes in American gender roles and social norms from 1860-1980. For info, visit www. bentoncountymuseum.org. Work by Sara Swanberg and Anthony Gordon. Corrine Woodman Gallery in the Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Runs through Aug. 9. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. For info, visit www.theartscenter.net.

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his year marks the 22 anniversary of the Oregon Jamboree. Anyone who loves country music or simply wants to see top-notch musicians perform should plan to be there. The three-day concert takes place on a 20-acre park in Sweet Home. A total of 22 shows alternating on two different stages will feature popular artists including Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, and Jake Owen.

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“We are expecting it to be the largest year we’ve ever had,” said Teresa Stas, marketing and sales manager of the Jamboree. They are anticipating 60,000 attendees over the course of the weekend. The Oregon Jamboree is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1992. Profits benefit the Sweet Home Economic Development Group, which helps with a variety of projects in Sweet Home and Linn County. It supports the schools, sports teams, Meals on Wheels, and other causes. Wynonna Judd was the first big name in 1992. She had been approached by the organizers at one of her concerts and agreed to play at the first two Jamborees. Since then, the event has grown immensely. It has gained a reputation of being very high quality. This is not a typical corporate machine type of concert. The people organizing and attending truly care about the event, making it a pleasure for everyone to be there. It draws the type of patrons who are polite and help keep the place clean. That’s what brings in the top artists. There are very few country acts out there that haven’t made an appearance at the Oregon Jamboree. “All of the big names have been here,” affirmed Stas.

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“We’re really lucky to have the big names like that because it helps with ticket sales,” Stas said. More ticket sales mean more money going towards their fundraiser. The bulwark of the Jamboree includes about 950 volunteers along with some paid staff, four full-time and two part-time. Reserved tickets are sold out, but there are still general admission tickets available at the time of this writing. A finite amount of camping space is left, so get online and claim it while you have the chance. There is a large main stage and a smaller second stage. The stages are separated by the historic Weddle Covered Bridge, which was restored by the Sweet Home Economic Development Group. The shows alternate from one stage to another, meaning there is never more than a 10or 15-minute lag between stages. The second stage is located in a rustic area surrounded by trees, which gives it a more intimate feel, and fans can get right up close to the action. The Oregon Jamboree takes place from Friday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 3 in Sweet Home. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. oregonjamboree.com.

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Nothing Goes Down Smoother Than Truth You Blew It! Not enough of you went to see the wonderful Obvious Child at the Darkside and it had to go after one week. Not to get too snobby on the flicks, but maybe a few of you could have skipped seeing Transformers IV and gone to this actually challenging, funny, and delightfully executed little film. Jenny Slate cements her status as one of the funniest comedians around, and makes a compelling case for leading actor roles. Also, seriously, Transformers IV? To quote Jerry Seinfeld, “We’re trying to have a civilization here…” Yikes, Looks Like Some Hard Truths Being Splashed Everywhere… A University of Oregon public safety officer who was recently relieved of duty against his wishes lashed out against his former employer by releasing a list of names which he claims resided on the wall of the Public Safety Department at U of O. It was a list of people who they felt should “eat a bowl of d***s.”

• Corey Haim (too soon...) • Activision (clearly they’ve never played Pitfall...) • Emmanuel Lewis (Wait, what? What’s their beef with Webster?) • Marc and Casey Boyd (Oregon State Trooper and his wife, the interdepartmental drama is thick in the air…) Berry Hypocritical Here’s the deal, Corvallis: I have fruit trees on my property. Don’t stop and eat berries and apples off them. I want those berries and apples for myself. That said, if you have berry or apple trees that hang over a sidewalk, I’m going to help myself to them. I can’t help it, it’s subconscious. The second I get in sight of an apple tree I start tiptoeing around like the Pink Panther. I believe that’s what is meant by the phrase “walking softly, but being a huge d**k.” Again, not duck.

No, not ducks. Most of the list was just celebrities, and was mostly unsurprising. But there were a few entries that were worth comment, and obviously I’m going to comment on them: • Oregon Mental Health System (inter-state-department dog fight. Woof.) • Brian Vizzussi (former Lincoln Sherriff; lingering beef with the union?) • ORS 352.385 (You’ll have to look that one up, but it’s very interesting…) • EMU Designer (Seriously, though… whoever designed the emu did not know what a bird should look like…) • Portland City Council (I mean, I guess…) • Working UO Football Games (or working at all, am I right?) • Shelley Kurtz (former Eugene local news anchor, who some found to be “too newsy”) • Corey Feldman (too true...)

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