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Dreaming of Atlantis

April 18, 2021

A Bearded Dragon relaxing on a rock in its enclosure. Morgan Willis took over Atlantis Pet Store, located at 2821 NE Stephens Street, on Aug. 1, 2020. Since then, she has made many new additions including, a new paint job, counter, and snake room. As well as new signs, decor, tanks, small animal racks, plants, reptiles, fish, and natural fish decorations. Willis has always been fascinated with animals. She has memories of walking back to

Champion for Children

April 11, 2021

The Ford Family Foundation puts up pinwheels that represent the happy childhoods and bright futures that all children deserve on Thursday. The month of April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Ford Family Foundation is a significant advocate for this initiative. “The Foundation has a long history of prioritizing child protection and the prevention of child abuse and neglect and formally launched a responsive grant program investing in many organizations doing this work,” said Mary

Crazy About Cranes

April 4, 2021

There are many species at Wildlife Safari, however, the cranes are some of the most striking. Over 600 animals are inhabiting Wildlife Safari, and three of them are cranes. Allison Trout, ungulate lead keeper at Wildlife Safari, said, “We have two species of cranes in the wild East. African grey crowned cranes range across 18 countries in southeast Africa, and White-naped cranes range across eight countries in Eastern Asia.” Wildlife Safari has a pair of

Rising Star

March 28, 2021

Devree Guido is pictured in her formal wear for the Rising Star Competition. Photo Courtesy of Jessica Guido Devree Guido is a fighter. By the age of 3, Devree had gotten two liver transplants. In December of last year, at the age of 7, she received a kidney transplant. A few short months later, she is thriving and has just won the Rising Stars Competition sponsored by Miss Oregon Volunteer. Devree competed in the virtual

Fremont FBLA Digs into Community Service

March 24, 2021

Fremont FBLA members collect dirt to plant trees around the area on Saturday. Fremont Middle School’s Future Business Leaders of America were among many community members that showed up to volunteer at The Stewart Park Nature Area ponds, better known as the Duck Pond, last Saturday. Ryan Finlay of Roseburg Tracker said over thirty local volunteers came out to the ponds in Stewart Park this morning to help plant trees, shrubs, and plants as well

Return to Home

March 21, 2021

The kennels where stray dogs are kept, were empty on Wednesday due, in part, to the efforts of the Return to Home program. When pets get lost, they are not always easy to find. Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center is working towards changing that. Return to Home is a program that strives to reunite families with their lost pets. Saving Grace has dedicated this month to promote this program. Megan Gram, executive director for Saving

The Record Loft: Vintage Vinyl

March 14, 2021

Filled with nearly 4,500 records, the Record Loft stands upstairs above Good Vibrations. The Record Loft is a designated area upstairs at Good Vibrations where 2 channel audio, turntables, and vinyl are celebrated, according to owner John Hooper “On the new side, we stock 400 to 500 typically, and on the used side, I’d guess somewhere around 4,000,” he said. “Inventory is constantly changing though, as we are always buying new collections, grading and sorting.

Farm to School

March 7, 2021

The inside view of one of the many veggie-filled hoop houses at Norm Lehne Farms on Wednesday. Farm fresh fruits and veggies, delicious recipes, kitchen utensils, and reusable grocery bags: These are some of the things you get from being a part of Youth CSA Farm to School. “Farm to School is a multifaceted program with several goals. I’d say the main goals are: increasing consumption of locally grown products, building relationships between farmers and

A Closer Look at While Away Books

March 1, 2021

Julia Wilkey, 9, Brook Wilkey’s daughter, finds a cozy spot to read Wings of Fire by Tui Sutherland on Wednesday. If you are looking to purchase a book, While Away Books may be the place for you. Josh Jones, the business owner, said, “We are very community-oriented and are not just a store but a place where people of all sorts come to meet with friends.” Jones loves being a part of the community and

Baked by Bella

February 21, 2021

Bella Nielsen has been baking since she was 5 years old. Now, at 11, she has “Baked by Bella”, a business where she sells homemade cupcakes. She sells them at Porter Creek Mercantile. Her mother and grandmother inspired her to bake. “My grandma bakes a lot so I would watch her and she would let me help so I really took an interest in baking after that,” Bella said. Bella is hoping to add more

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