Corvallis’ Most Impactful for 2020
December 19, 2020
Annually, our staff culls its collective memory of the year that’s been, and offers a shout out for Corvallisites that have had an outsized impact on our community and beyond. This year’s top 10 includes some names you’ll know, and a few that you won’t.
We also include a list of five shouts on a statewide basis.
No. 1 Charlie
Fautin
Born and raised in Wyoming, Charlie Fautin became a registered nurse then spent several years working in refugee camps in Asia and Africa before landing in the far reaches of Alaska as the public health director for an Alaskan Native health corporation. He came to Corvallis as deputy health director for Benton County in 2001.
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Albany Visitors Association 33rd Annual Nighttime Magic Holiday Light Contest. This yearâs theme is âCherished Traditions in a New Light.â Judging this year is open to the community. Pictures of entries are posted on the AVA Facebook page, and addresses are included for people to drive by. A holiday light drive is posted on the Albany Explorer app via Google Maps, and community members can vote for their favorites on Facebook or by contacting AVA. Lights will be on at least from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through at least Jan. 1. Voting is open through Sunday. Winners will be entitled to bragging rights for the entire year, and will receive prizes including a party room rental at the Albany Historic Carousel & Museum, a night s stay at a local hotel, pizza from Southpaw s Perfect Pizza and Sports Pub, and gift certificates from local stores. Winners will be announced by Tuesday.
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Albany Visitors Association 33rd Annual Nighttime Magic Holiday Light Contest. This yearâs theme is âCherished Traditions in a New Lightâ and participants were encouraged to share the source of their inspiration, such as a family tradition, favorite holiday book, movie or special, music, dance, art or a collection, using lights, lights and more lights. Judging this year is open to the community. Pictures of entries are posted on the AVA Facebook page, and addresses are included for people to drive by. A holiday light drive is posted on the Albany Explorer app via Google Maps, and community members can vote for their favorites on Facebook or by contacting AVA. Lights will be on at least from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through at least Jan. 1. Voting is open through Sunday. Winners will be entitled to bragging rights for the entire year, and will receive prizes including a party room rental at the Albany Historic Carousel & Museum, a night s stay at a local hotel, pizz
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Albany Visitors Association 33rd Annual Nighttime Magic Holiday Light Contest. This yearâs theme is âCherished Traditions in a New Lightâ and participants were encouraged to share the source of their inspiration, such as a family tradition, favorite holiday book, movie or special, music, dance, art or a collection, using lights, lights and more lights. Judging this year is open to the community. Pictures of entries are posted on the AVA Facebook page, and addresses are included for people to drive by. A holiday light drive is posted on the Albany Explorer app via Google Maps, and community members can vote for their favorites on Facebook or by contacting AVA. Lights will be on at least from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through at least Jan. 1. Voting is open through Sunday. Winners will be entitled to bragging rights for the entire year, and will receive prizes including a party room rental at the Albany Historic Carousel & Museum, a night s stay at a local hotel, pizz
Today
Albany Visitors Association 33rd Annual Nighttime Magic Holiday Light Contest. This yearâs theme is âCherished Traditions in a New Lightâ and participants were encouraged to share the source of their inspiration, such as a family tradition, favorite holiday book, movie or special, music, dance, art or a collection, using lights, lights and more lights. Judging this year is open to the community. Pictures of entries are posted on the AVA Facebook page, and addresses are included for people to drive by. A holiday light drive is posted on the Albany Explorer app via Google Maps, and community members can vote for their favorites on Facebook or by contacting AVA. Lights will be on at least from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through at least Jan. 1. Voting is open through Sunday. Winners will be entitled to bragging rights for the entire year, and will receive prizes including a party room rental at the Albany Historic Carousel & Museum, a night s stay at a local hotel, pizz