Lebanon sisters find paint and rocks strengthen family ties

When Lebanon sisters Jackie Paquotte and Jeannie Dunnigan started Linn County Rocks last August, they hoped it would inspire active family time. Apparently, they’ve inspired a lot of it.

The many Facebook posts of kids and parents “rock hunting” throughout the county are a good indication their hopes were realized. The Linn County Rocks Facebook group had more than 6,000 members, as of Jan. 4.

Paquotte and Dunnigan are quick to give each other credit…