Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Memorial Day Vigil


For members of the armed services and their extended families, especially those who have felt the sting of, or live with, the scars of war, Memorial Day isn’t just another day for hot dogs, hamburgers, and cold beer. It’s a day to pay homage to the brave men and women who fought and died so the rest of us could bear the freedoms safeguarded by their sacrifices.


In a Memorial-Day Vigil held in the Albany campus courtyard Thursday, May 20, from noon to 12:30 p.m., the student body and surrounding community was given the privilege to hear from LBCC's Veterans Club, as they shared what Memorial Day means to them.


The atmosphere was somber, with 50 plus in attendance. The crowd varied in age and demographic. Sandwich boards were spread throughout the courtyard displaying death rates from various wars that the U.S. has been involved in. All branches of the military were represented with flags hanging from the second story balcony. Current and past service members, some in uniform, were among the spectators.


Many students could be seen listening in awe from the second floor balcony as instructor Lewis Franklin, retired first sergeant Iraq War Veteran and club advisor, began to speak. He pulled two coins out of his pocket, each representing a tour of duty that he served in Iraq.

Lewis Franklin, addresses the Memorial Day Vigil crowd.



On his second tour, his unit was lucky enough not to sustain any casualties. His inaugural tour wasn’t as fortunate. Attached to a unit out of Corvallis, Franklin lost four fellow soldiers, three of whom he knew personally. Two died in the same IED attack. With tears in his eyes and a lump in his throat, Franklin had to pause for a moment. As he mustered the courage to continue speaking, numerous members of the audience were crying and sharing his pain.


As he continued his story, the crowd’s anguish and empathy was only amplified as Franklin revealed that one of the young men who died in the IED attack was two weeks away from going home to his fiancee.


Franklin’s brother, a retired Major and veteran of the Gulf War and Hungary, James Franklin, also donned the podium.


“What does Memorial Day mean to me? Washington, Chamberlain…these are names that inspired us to fight for our country.”


James continued to express why soldiers/heroes do what they do.


“Country, honor, God...they do it in hopes that younger generations don’t have to face the terror of the world, or current battlefield.”


Veterans Club President Steven Olson, an Afghanistan combat war veteran, addressed the Battlefield Cross displayed in the courtyard. An American flag standing to the left and a POW flag to the right, the cross is made up of a soldier's rifle inserted bayonet first into combat boots with a helmet on top. Three dog tags hang around the rifle, each representing fallen comrades.


“They’re not here with me anymore, they’re in my heart.” Olson later added, “If my brothers were here with me, we’d be celebrating, having a barbecue.”


After each speaker finished, the audience was given a chance to say what Memorial Day means to them. With his wife and two kids present, former club President Mica Smith jumped at the chance to say that, to him, the day is a chance for “family and freedom to assemble, to honor those who served.”


Before Smith concluded he asked that while spectators are barbecuing, camping, or enjoying a cold one over the holiday weekend to “raise a glass to the ones who never came home.”


Following Smith, Chris Wenger took to the microphone with passion. Her son is LBCC artist Shane Kohfield. Kohfield served two tours of duty in Iraq and is on disability from the VA for a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and PTSD. Wenger and Kohfield just happened to be on campus, and had no idea the vigil was being held. She spoke about veterans still suffering at home.


“The cost of war is great. The war never ends for some of them. They come home, but it doesn’t stop.”


Wenger ended by thanking all veterans.


The ceremony came to a close with the Albany American Legion Post 10 Color Guard taking down the American flag as taps played in the background.


Following the vigil, Wenger had one more thing to say.

“I about cried when I saw the boots and the gun and the dog tags. My god…I had no idea I was going to get up and speak, but I don’t want people to forget. I don’t want them to ever forget.”

Albany American Legion Post 10 Color Guard member, Robert Sechrest, 
prepares to take down the flag.

At A Glance

Who: LBCC Veterans Club

What: Memorial Day Vigil

Where: Albany campus courtyard

When: May 20, from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Friday, May 15, 2015

Seasonal Beer Review


As the sun begins to shine and the weather gets warmer, we see a change in seasons—and
in our fridge.


As each new season approaches, breweries everywhere release seasonal brews. So I asked myself, what makes a seasonal and why? If it’s good enough to drink during one of the four seasons, then why isn’t it good enough for the rest of the year?


With some help from the manger at University Market, better known as the Orange Store in Corvallis, I selected three seasonal beers one from California, Washington, and, of course, Oregon.


The first beer I cracked into was Summer Solstice Ale brewed by Anderson Valley Brewing Company located in Boonville, Calif. Once this brew hits your lips it’s so good. The brewery describes it as, “Rich copper color floating a lacy, white head. Rich aroma of malt and caramel. Creamy, satin-smooth body envelops a pleasantly sweet caramel flavor with a subtle spicy hint.”


If this was my beer of choice, I’d be pissed-off that they don’t brew it year-round. I give it five out of six beers. As much as I like caramel, it’s a little rich. If the brewers came out with a slightly lighter version, it would complete the six-pack.


The second beer I previewed hails from Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Ore. Another summer seasonal, Twilight Seasonal Ale’s label states, “Down goes another brewing dogma selected malts and a hearty dose of bold Amarillo hops deliver full-on flavor and crafted nuance in a spry summer style. Enjoy chilled as the days linger.”


This is a very drinkable beer that can easily be enjoyed on a hot summer day. I give it a four out of six beers. It’s flavorful, but not flavorful enough.


The final beer I tasted was Elysian Brewing Company’s SuperFuzz Blood Orange Pale, hailing from Seattle, Wash. Many folks like a fresh squeezed orange, lime, or lemon in a beer. Elysian’s attempt at fusing orange flavors into beer failed. A fresh squeezed orange is better than this horse-piss.


Nice try Elysian, but no thanks; if I want an orange in my beer, I’ll put it there myself. In the words of my former employer Dave Hufford, “Tell em to go get f***ed,” because this beer sucks. I wouldn’t drink SuperFuzz to piss out a burning building. Elysian needs to go back to the drawing board with this one. I give it a half a beer out of six.

Seasonal beers do have a place in the fridge and that is when the freshest ingredients are available for that seasonal taste. My only advice to brewers everywhere is if it’s good enough to drink in winter, spring, summer, or fall, then it's good enough to drink year-round. So whichever season it may be, brew on.

At a glance:


What: Seasonal Beer Review.

Where: Washington, Oregon, and California.

When: Spring/Summer 2015

Lane Evans: Meet the RoadRunner Reliever that made Coach Gipson a Believer


At six-foot-three and 210 pounds, Lane Evans doesn’t look like a right-handed reliever for the RoadRunners pitching staff. He looks like the type of linebacker that OSU football fans wish their team had on the field.


Far removed from the gridiron, Evans isn’t supposed to be in the Runners’ dugout. He wasn’t even invited to the team's only open tryout in July, but he showed up anyway.


A Reynolds High School graduate and currently dual enrolled, Evans thought his baseball career was over after high school. During his senior year, and after a wrist injury that only allowed him to play half-a-season, he was named second-team all-league. But, he wasn’t recruited by colleges out of high school.


Despite the rejection, Evans wanted to be a RoadRunner and reached out to the coaching staff via email. He never received a response. By chance, a fellow Reynolds High alumnus and friend of Evans, David Dodson, was invited to the open-tryout. Evans caught wind of the email, and despite his rejection, showed up.


Dodson didn’t make the team; Evans did.


Evans caught Head Coach Ryan Gipson's eye. He was one of only a few out of 50 would-be walk-ons to make the team.


“He threw a bullpen, and he was plenty good enough for me to dictate that he was going to help our club,” said Gipson.


After the tryout, Coach Gipson asked for Evans’ contact information, but Evans didn't hear back from him for almost a month. Unexpectedly, while on his way to the river, Evan’s received a phone call from Coach Gipson asking him to join the team.


With one more year of eligibility at LB, Evans is excited by the thought of finishing the school year and baseball season, and being able to take the mound again next year firing his favorite pitch, a slider past an unsuspecting batter.


“I went from thinking my baseball {career} was over, to that’s what I’m gonna do for the rest of my college years.”

An Education major, after next year Evans would like to continue his teaching degree and baseball career at Western Oregon University.

At a glance:

Who: Right-handed relief pitcher for the RoadRunners, Lane Evans.

What: LBCC Baseball.

Where: Albany, Ore.

When: 2015 RaodRunners Baseball.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Support Your Local Nurses

This coming Saturday, May 9, the LBCC nursing program will participate in the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence’s (CARDV) thirteenth annual Mother's Day run/walk for Safe Families.

After winning the event in 2014, the LBCC nursing team is looking to win back-to-back trophies for “Largest Team,” and for the team that raises the most “Friend Raising Funds.”

This is the third consecutive year that the nursing program has participated in the event. The team already has over 40 members, consisting of first and second year students, staff members, and graduates of the program. Even with 40 plus members, nursing faculty member and team captain Sherrilyn Sytsma welcomes anyone interested in having some fun and helping out for a good cause.

“We had a great time [last year]. We won lots of prizes and the trophy,” said Sytsma.

Proceeds for this event will support CARDV’s shelter programs, advocacy services for victims of domestic and sexual violence, and community education programs.

“[This event] helps us to exercise our social conscience. We’re able to support important causes that affect patients,” said Sytsma.

Registration and other related festivities are located in the parking lot at Second and B Street in downtown Corvallis.

The event features both a 5K run/walk and a “Fun Walk” course on which walkers may choose a one or two mile loop. The event is family friendly, but strollers are only welcome on walking trails.

There will also be a race just for kids. Every child who joins in the “Kid’s Dash” receives a participation ribbon.

If you would like to join the nurses or participate solo, you can register for the event at CARDV.org. Look for the team name: LBCC Nursing, Team Captain: Sherrilyn Sytsma. Pre-registration is $25 and the deadline to join a team is noon Friday, May 8. For solo participants, registration is $30 on the day of the event. If you don’t wish to participate, but would still like to make a donation you can do so online by becoming a “Virtual Runner.”

Day of registration is from 8-8:30 a.m. pre-register check-in is from 8-9:30 a.m. The 5K run starts at 8:45 a.m. followed by awards at 9:15 a.m. All walking events start at 9:45 a.m. and the Kid’s Dash is at 10:30 a.m.

Oregon Declares Tom McCall Day


Rarely seen in modern politics, democrats and republicans in both the Oregon Senate and House unanimously approved Senate Bill 333, designating March 22 as Tom McCall Day.

The bill was signed into act by interim Governor Kate Brown in the Ceremonial Office at the Oregon State Capitol, on Wednesday, April 29, 2015.

McCall, former Oregon governor, served two terms running the state from 1967 to 1975. The thirtieth governor of the state and a republican, he is credited for many state initiatives including land use laws, the beach bill, and bottle deposit bill.

McCall died of cancer in January of 1983 while fighting for land-use planning laws up until the end. His son Tad McCall represented the McCall family at the signing of the bill.  

“My dad taught me to fish; he taught me to love nature; and he taught me to have respect for words and thoughts and people...He was the nicest man you could meet and one of the most interesting."

Tom McCall Day is meant to commemorate the former governor and encourage school districts to educate children about Governor McCall’s legacy.

After graduating from the University of Oregon, McCall worked as a journalist and got his first big break working for the Oregonian during WWII. This led to broadcasting positions in radio and eventually TV, which helped to propel him into the Governor's office.

A strict environmentalist, in 1969 McCall helped form the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). McCall was never afraid to speak his mind and had the vision to help protect Oregon’s natural habitat for future generations.

“Oregon should not be a haven to the buffalo hunter mentality. The interests of Oregon for today and in the future must be protected from the grasping wastrels of the land.”

Tom McCall Day will only add to his legacy which already includes two elementary schools named after him in Forest Grove and Redmond. Named in his honor are also Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland and Tom McCall Nature Preserve in Wasco County, which includes Tom McCall Point Hike. And there's also a Bronze statue of McCall fishing, located in Salem Waterfront Park.

An advocate for the environment and promoter of tourism, he worked to preserve Oregon's natural environment for generations of not only Oregonians, but people everywhere.

“We want you to visit our state of excitement often. Come again and again. But, for heaven’s sake, don’t move here to live.”




NFL Bound: Players form around the state prepare for draft




The 2015 NFL Draft kicks off April 30, Heisman winner and University of Oregon’s football Jesus, Marcus Mariota, is predicted to be a high first round pick. Jameis Winston is predicted to be the overall No. 1 pick, even though some critics rank Mariota above Winston.


Regardless of Mariota’s draft position, he will be one of many “impact” players to come out of this year’s draft, but he won’t be the only player or quarterback to be drafted out of the state of Oregon.


Completely off the radar is Western Oregon University wide receiver Tyrell Williams. Williams competed at Oregon State’s pro-day running the 40 in 4.42 and 4.44 seconds, the 20-yard short shuttle in 4.11 seconds, and the three-cone drill in 6.55 seconds. He had a 10-foot-7 broad jump and 39 1/2-inch vertical jump.


He is unlikely to be drafted, but NFL Senior Media Analyst Gil Brandt said, “Williams is a potential free-agent pickup for a team following the draft.”


All time Pac-12 passing leader, Oregon State’s Sean Mannion, is ranked as the No. 6 quarterback in the draft by ESPN and will likely be a mid-to-late-round pick. He will follow previous Pac-12 passing leaders such as USC’s Matt Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles), Carson Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), and No. 5 on the list and fellow OSU alumni Derek Anderson (Carolina Panthers) into the NFL.


Mannion won’t be the only Beaver to come off the board.


Steven Nelson, a speedy cornerback, should be a solid fourth-round pick. Defensive end Obum Gwacham joined teammates Mannion and Nelson at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis and could be a late-round pick, or possibly get picked up in free agency.


If there is a Civil War rivalry on draft day, the Ducks’ success on the field is directly reflected through the draft. The Ducks had seven players invited to the NFL Combine: cornerback Troy Hill, linebacker Tony Washington, center Hroniss Grasu, offensive lineman Jake Fisher, defensive lineman Arik Armstead, and of course, Mariota. Cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu was invited, but is rehabilitating his injured knee.
The Ducks’ first-round talent doesn’t stop at Mariota with the possibility of several Ducks being plucked off the board in the first round. Armstead is ranked the tenth best player overall in the draft by ESPN and could join Mariota as a top ten pick.


Fisher could be spreading his wings a mile high, projected by NFL.com to be the twenty-eighth overall pick landing with the Denver Broncos. If he joins Mariota and Armstead in the first round of the draft, 2015 will be a record setting year for UO football. Never have they had three players selected in the first round.

Even if the Ducks don't soar to first-round heights, they should tie a school record with at least six players drafted. With a possibility of a seventh, this could be the best Ducks draft class in history.

What About Bill?



To the surprise of almost no one, Hillary Clinton has announced her candidacy for the White House. Just as the 2008 election saw social change with America’s first African-American president in Barack Obama, the 2016 Presidential Election could see the first woman to win the oval office.  


With the passing of Measure 89 last November, gender equality in the workforce has been a hot topic of discussion, and the social justice implications of a woman president are enormous. But what about equality for men? More importantly, what about Bill? Bill Clinton, that is.


With the media and water cooler conversations centered around the first female president, what about the social justice implications of the First Gentleman to stand by Mrs. President’s side? There have been 46 First Ladies. Martha Washington may have been the first, but Dolley Madison was the first to be referred to as the First Lady. Bill could be the first to take the title of First Gentleman.


Hillary’s politics aside, there’s not a better man for the job: A sitting ex-president.  A vote for Hillary is a vote for Bill to become the First Gentleman.


[If Bill was able to run the free world throughout the 1990s all while not having sexual relations, and not inhaling, think about what he can accomplish as the First Gentleman. Bill’s going to have so much time on his hands for activities; I can almost see world peace and an end to world hunger on the horizon, or maybe I’m seeing cigar smoke and sex scandals.]

So what about Bill? The cigar smoking, intern banging, saxophone playing Bill Clinton, whom America either loves or loves to hate, could make a comeback with even more time on his hands for shenanigans. This leaves only one question: If Hillary does win the presidency, who will play the role of Bill on Saturday Night Live?

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Soldier, Student, Artist: Veteran Shane Kohfield Heals Wounds of War with Art








Shane Kohfield has taken on many roles in his life: son, husband, soldier, student, and most recently painter. Somewhat of a phenomenon artist and color blind, Kohfield decided he wanted to be a painter while driving home after a class at LBCC.


It took Kohfield 27 years to do his first painting last August. The eve of his first painting marked another milestone, victory over a two-year battle fought over disability benefits with the Veterans Administration.


During his eight years in the Marines, Kohfield completed two tours of duty in Iraq. On his first tour, as he carried 100 pounds of gear while breaching a wall, he fell striking an unprotected portion of his head resulting in a traumatic brain injury rendering him legally crippled. Kohfield not only returned home crippled, and divorced, but was suffering with debilitating bouts of extreme PTSD.


Despite his share of tribulations he still finds humor in his new life.


“Chicks dig the VIP parking,” joked Kohfield.


His path to the Marines was just as spontaneous as his newfound career as a painter. After a fight with his mom in 2005, in which she told him he had nowhere else to go, Kohfield joined the Armed Forces.


“My reasons [for joining] became the right reasons over time.”


Injuries aside, Kohfield doesn't regret his time served. Ending his service as a sergeant, he prominently displays his commendations including expert marksmen, combat marksmen coach, and corporal’s course training in his living room.


Kohfield’s injuries have transformed him. The brain injury erased his memory, and he says he is a different person than before his incident; extroverted before, but is now introverted.


“I had to build a personality from scratch. I didn't like art until after the injury.”


However, with this personality and his previous, Kohfield has been successful at everything he has put his mind to. Proof of this can be found with his fast tracked military service, and how within two weeks of trying his hand at painting he sold his first piece for $2,000. A week after his first sale he had his first showing and gallery opening.


“I love his work... how they’re abstract but they all have a story behind them,” said Britnee Niehus, art fan and one of Kohfield’s favorite bartenders.





Art has helped Kohfield cope with his PTSD and integration back into society. Not having to deal with civilians is what he misses most about being in the military. Painting has helped him heal from his wounds of war, finding peace, and healing in a hidden talent.


“When I first started doing art it was a confusing time for me; now that I’m into art, it makes it easier to deal with people.”


Kohfield never expected support from his former comrades.


“I expected my military buddies to give me crap about being an artist; I never expected to hear, ‘Your art is amazing.’”



Self described as “awkward” Kohfield is unique, intense, and beautiful. One conversation or look in his eyes and you can see and feel his intensity. The same intensity can be seen in his paintings.


“I like how vibrant [his paintings are]...the marbling effect he gets with different layers,” said Jeremy Willcock, OSU fine arts and mechanical engineering major.


Using spray paint, Kohfield layers his paintings leaving no dead space on the canvas. Once he has them where he wants them he scrapes the canvas with a putty knife revealing an underlying beauty. Sometimes one piece takes months, like “Many Races United Under One Flag,” a piece he donated to LBCC’s permanent collection in the Calapooia Gallery.

“It’s about living in the here and the now, in this moment, for me. It forms my art. Emotions come out through layers of paint. It’s about what’s happening now that really defines my art.”



At A Glance:

Who: Shane Kohfield

What; Veteran turned artist

Where: Albany and Corvallis, Oregon

When: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Calapooia Gallery

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Youth of the Year Honored




Youth of the Year finalists Nelly Blanca, senior at Crescent Valley High, Christian Guerrero, senior at Corvallis High, Bianca Pulido, a senior at College Hill, and LBCC Instructor and Youth of the Year Mentor Mark Urista enjoy the spotlight at this years awards.



The Boys and Girls Clubs of America makes a difference in young people’s lives. They have been working for more than 150 years to make a positive impact in local communities.


The club’s charitable reputation was on full display Friday, Feb. 27 at the Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis during the 2015 All Service Clubs Luncheon & Youth of the Year Award program held in the organizations gymnasium.


In a tradition started in 2005, this year’s luncheon honored three finalists. Nominees were selected on the basis of multiple sets of criteria, including but not limited to academics, volunteerism, and obstacles they've overcome on the path to becoming the upstanding young citizens they are today.


Greeted by a packed house of over 150 people, there wasn’t an empty seat in the building. Finalists Nelly Blanca, senior at Crescent Valley High, Christian Guerrero, senior at Corvallis High, and Bianca Pulido, a senior at College Hill, were honored. Each were given a table reserved directly in front of the stage. Each were surrounded by family, friends and their school principal, all showing up in support of the talented young students.


With three scholarships up for grabs, valued between $500 and $5,000, being Youth of the Year is a great honor. The previous two winners: Mariah Morales 2013, and Yared Silva 2014, were on hand to help pass the torch to this year’s top contestant.


Silva is currently attending LBCC and the $5,000 provided by the Dr. Bob & Billie Holcomb Family Fund Scholarship she won as last year’s Youth of the Year, is enough to pay for all of her tuition this year. She is the first in her family to graduate high school and attend college.


“I had to step up to the plate for my younger siblings and set a good example for them,” said Silva.



Corvallis Police Department Capt. Dave Henslee and president elect of the Corvallis Boys & Girls Club’s board of directors emceed the event.

“I want to recognize the clubs and what they do for the community,” said Henslee as he acknowledged the numerous sponsors of the event.


Edward Jones received a special round of applause from the audience for providing all three finalists with a laptop.


The crowd exploded when mother and daughter duo Judy and Kami Corwin sang the National Anthem.


“That was amazing,” said Henslee. “Let me catch my breath.”


The ceremony's keynote speaker was Marianne Vydra, OSU senior associate athletic director for women’s athletics. Vydra’s sincere and strong presence, quickly took over the microphone and podium, the same demeanor she likely uses when she’s hot on the recruiting trail for OSU athletics.


Passionate about OSU and Corvallis, she praised the Boys and Girls Club and everyone involved with the event for its positive contribution to the community.


“I can’t tell you how important the work you are doing is to this town,” said Vydra. “It pays off in dividends you're not aware of...I thank you, I commend you for the work that you're all doing.”


A moment of silence was held in honor of Dr. Bob Holcomb who passed away Feb. 24. Afterwards the finalists stepped up to the bright lights of the stage to give their Youth of the Year speeches. Starting with Blanca, then Guerrero, and ending with Pulido each brave high schooler told empowering stories of what they’ve overcome on their road to becoming a finalist. Pulido, raised speaking Spanish, struggled learning English early in her education.


“When I was young I didn’t have the ability to talk,” said Pulido. “Despite all my hard work I had to repeat second grade.”


With plans to attend LBCC in the fall, Pulido couldn’t help but come to tears on stage. She is on track to be the first one in her family to graduate high school and attend college.


“All these programs helped me vocalize myself.”


Guerrero also has plans to join Pulido at LBCC this fall and aspires to join the choir as he pursues a music major. Guerrero didn’t always see himself with such a bright future, as both Guerrero and Blanca divulged darker demons they overcame when they spoke of battling depression and thoughts of suicide.


“I’m a survivor of depression,” said Guerrero. “I will always be in debt to the Boys and Girls Club because I feel they helped save my life.”


There was hardly a dry eye or throat that wasn’t choked up listening to the teenagers pour their emotions out, each receiving the audience’s undivided attention as they spoke. Finalists were met with tears, hugs, and applause as they individually stepped off the stage.


Before the Youth of the Year winner was revealed, the second place Mario & Alma Pastega Family Foundation Scholarship announced that instead of the $1,000 they committed to that this year they would be upping it to $2,500. Not to be outdone, the third place Corvallis Elks Club Scholarship increased their $500 scholarship to $1,000.


The winners were announced pageant style, Pulido taking third and being awarded the Elks scholarship. Guerrero came in second as the gracious audience and 2015 Youth of the Year winner, Nelly Blanca, gave him the spotlight and respect he deserved before accepting her award.


“We're very happy for her and very proud,” said Blanca’s mother Maura Lopez.


Overwhelmed with joy and fighting back tears, Blanca was stunned by the news. She too will be the first one in her family to graduate high school and attend college. She will attend Western Oregon and be moving to Monmouth in the fall.


“All of these candidates have become people we can be proud of; all of these candidates are winners,” said judge and retired Corvallis school teacher Carol Kronstad.



Chris Carter Youth of the Year mentor program manager, Pat Lampton Benton Community Fund Foundation (BCFF) member, winner Nelly Blanca, and Paula Grace BCFF member pose with Blanca’s larger than life check.



At a Glance:

Who: Youth of the Year Award Winner Nelly Blanca.

What: All Service Clubs Luncheon & Youth of the Year Awards.

Where: The Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis 1112 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis, OR 97330 
(541) 757-1909

When: Friday, Feb. 27, 2015.