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Pickleball At LBCC

  The pickleball courts on LBCC’s Albany campus are a popular place to play and learn the sport of pickleball. In 2019 the city of Albany would replace the tennis courts with pickleball courts for an estimated $300,000, and LBCC would then be responsible for maintaining the courts. In April of 2020 it was officially 300,000 to officially renovate the old tennis courts into 8 pickleball courts and one sports court for tennis. By August of 2021 the renovation was finished and their was now 12 pickleball courts. There was some criticism of the $330,000 project of why the city needs to spend so much on just pickleball courts instead of things like homelessness. There was also a lot of positive talk and excitement from the Albany Pickleball Club and some community members saying they would be well used.  Pickleball is a popular paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It is played on a smaller court with a perforated plastic ball and solid paddles.  The sport
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Questions

  Travis Overvig is the newly appointed president of the Student Leadership Council, was former Vice President, which made him a perfect candidate for the job. He is a person that grew up in a military family, and with a thick-skinned attitude and the ability to give advice and be a leader, I thought I would ask him a few questions and get to know him better and see how he operates.  1.  What have been some of the challenges you've faced since becoming Student Leadership president at LBCC? Some of the biggest challenges we're facing is just how we can best serve the needs of the students. And that's our purpose on the student council. So here at the SLC we try to do our best to make sure that Linn-Benton Community College is as affordable and accessible to all students as best as we can. So, often, we engage with the student body, we'll do that with our events. We try to make them fun. So when students are out of class, they have places they can go to kind of unwind wit
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Lakeshore Lanes

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  If you are looking to have a good time by yourself, with a friend, or a big group, good food, bowling, arcade, two different bars with a great selection of beer and cocktails with 12 video poker machines, then Lakeshore Lanes in south Albany is the place to go.  “There is just so much to do here,” said a customer who brought her two kids to bowl and ended the day with a game of miniature golf, which is located to the left side of the parking lot and includes waterfalls, soothing sounds and 18 holes of putt putt.  I was pleasantly surprised when I went after the pizza. I noticed a lot of people were eating and drinking a variety of different foods and drinks while bowling or inside one of the bars. I looked over and saw the woman that was working and getting everyone set up for their shoes and lane to bowl and she was multitasking three or four different things at the same time. I assumed that it takes a certain kind of person to pull it off and keep everyone happy.  The pizza was goo
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Greetings From Pittsburgh

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  I just got back from an amazing trip to Pittsburgh and have to share all the exciting changes happening in the Steel City. The Steel City is transforming before our eyes into a vibrant, modern metropolis while still holding onto its unique character and history. The Pittsburgh skyline looks better than ever, with new skyscrapers such as the Tower at PNC Plaza adding some flair. The parks along the riverfront, including the North Shore Riverfront Park, are beautiful places to spend a sunny day. I visited the Andy Warhol Museum, which had to be a stop and must-see, featuring Andy Warhol’s pop art. Pittsburgh is Warhol’s place of birth, and Carnegie holds his largest collection of artworks and archival material.  The Heinz family, famous for the Heinz ketchup, settled in Pittsburgh in 1840 as Henry Heinz emigrated from Bavaria to the south side of the city. His mother followed three years later. They have had a big presence since 1890 where they had the Heinz company factory. You must c
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"Honoring Hero's: Bravery in Action."

 I do not need to post this story because I already have my top 4 stories done. But after doing this story in the last minute and despite not being able to have enough time to interview, I just thought I would post it anyways . I hope you enjoy a small news story of mine that gives us a chance to not forget certain people and what they do for our community.  Here is my topic. 5 story.  Scott Sutherlin.  Journalism: News and Reporting. "Albany Firefighters' Heroic Rescue: Bravery and Valor Shine in the Face of Danger” In the heart of Albany, Oregon, on a fateful day on Green Acres Lane, a scene of heroism unfolded that showcased the selfless dedication of firefighters. Responding to a structural fire, the Albany Fire Department faced a daunting challenge - a man trapped inside a burning house, his life hanging in the balance. Neighbors' frantic efforts to save him turned into a race against time as smoke and flames threatened his survival. It was in this crucible of danger
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Periwinkle Child care facility makeover

If you have ventured near LBCC’s pickleball courts you have seen all the workers on the roof of the Periwinkle Center, along with the fenced up area where people usually park at the Albany campus. The Periwinkle Child Development Center is home to the child resource center. All the workers and closed fence was due to the expansion and remodeling of the building. Now the work is done and students, staff and their families will reap the fruits of the labor. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, it was time for the grand opening, introducing the newly remodeled building. Former teachers, college board members, and Albany City Council members along with the mayor showed up to add to the importance of this event and show their support. From the outside the Periwinkle Center may be just like any other college building, but going inside you can see the magic in the air among the people that have a part in helping children. Wonder and warmth filled the air as these compassionate people displayed big smiles and
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