Performers Are Spoonful of Sugar
The Seven Oak Theatre Club presented its spring performance May 8-10. They used an updated projector and sound system to enhance the entertainment experience. As many as 50 students participated in the play, with choreography led by high schoolers Six Easton, Ether North and Mixxie Suitsev. According to Director Emily Latimer, proceeds from the plays help support the costs of play rights, costumes and set production. The club also attends professional plays, and any extra money in the budget helps upgrade equipment.
Photos by Sarah Brown
Gardening Party at Veterans Home
Veterans and visitors enjoy a display of classic vehicles and other fun stuff at the Oregon Veteran’s Home’s Gardening Party, held April 26. The event included a petting zoo, children’s crafts, plant and seed swaps, succulent planting, building and painting projects and more. Photo(s) by Miriam Swanson
Burn barrel suspected in shop fire
Lebanon Fire District crews responded to a structure fire in the 41000 block of Conser Hill Road on April 26 that was ignited by an unattended burn pile. The fire quickly spread, burning approximately one acre of surrounding grass and brush before firefighters were able to bring it under control. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the blaze threatening nearby structures and vegetation. Crews contained the fire, preventing it from causing further damage. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire has been confirmed as an improperly monitored burn pile.
On May 8, fire crews responded to a fully involved shop fire on May 8 that prompted a second-alarm response. The 30-by-30-foot structure was fully engulfed upon arrival, with exposures threatened on all sides.
The fire was brought under control by multiple agencies. One firefighter sustained minor injuries during operations and was transported to a local hospital. The firefighter has since been treated and released.
Further investigation determined the fire likely originated from a burn barrel near the structure.
Grease Lightning on Stage
Cast members of “Grease” close out their performance during the production’s opening night at Lebanon High School. The school’s Musical Theater Production class presented its spring production May 15-17. Directed by Director of Bands teacher Aaron Smith and Choir Director Emma Christensen, the production topped out with a full load of 62 students, forcing the class to have two sets of casts to perform acting, production, backstage and tech.
This will be Smith’s last production at LHS because he is set to retire this year. As such, he urged to get Grease on the playbill for his final production. Smith was asked to help some years ago with the theater production classes and now, he said, he’s fallen in love with it so much that he’s going to take some time off to take theater classes himself.
Proceeds from the performances help support the cost of play licensing, costumes and set production.
Photos by Sarah Brown
