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...
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 STORY OF BRUCE ELY Lead photographer for the Portland Trail Blazers “I miss being with the team. I can close my eyes and see the route I would take to practice every day.” - Wesley Matthews Bruce Ely Lead Photographer at Portland Trail Blazers I chose Bruce Ely as my Photographer of the week because of the Trail Blazers I have been a fan since I was seven. I wanted to learn more about what it is like to be the man behind the camera for the Blazers. Bruce Ely is a compassionate person he is a well rounded photographer. He has won several awards. In the photo I picked for this post I was impressed that Ely was there with Wesley Matthews taking this shot of him while the Blazers were playing. This photo of Wesley showed a side of an injured player that desires to play, he was a starter. I like how Ely showed that Wesley was watching the TV and the colors in the photo make you feel sad and gloomy. Ely has over 20 years experience and has cov...
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