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Lake lovers still have to wait to rent a boat at Olallie Lake Resort (above), which has a tentative open date for 2021 of July 22, as recovery work continues after last year s wildfires.Â
Photograph by Isaac Lane Koval
Oregon is defined by water, from the mighty Pacific at our western edge to the rivers that separate us from Washington and Idaho. But those arenât our only H
2O treasures. Tucked along Oregonâs mountain spine are countless alpine pools beckoning for summer dips, paddles, or just Doug fir whispers and mountain reflections.Â
Note: Wilderness access can depend on current wildfires, past wildfire recovery, road conditions, pandemic staffing, land management projects, weather, and more. Consult the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center as well as National Forest websites and social media before you set out, check with ranger stations, and carry maps for alternate routes. Stay away from fire areas, and remember that lakes
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A group of six Central High School graduates toss their caps to complete their ceremony on May 15 on the school s football field. A total of 60 seniors walked away with their diplomas on May 15 as the school started the first of three days of graduation exercises. Seniors lined up for 30-minute slots that allowed them to walk across the stage and receive their diploma.Â
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Shenandoah County Public Schools Superintendent Mark Johnston presents a report on the opening of schools during a School Board meeting on Sept. 10. Johnston announced his retirement at the School Board meeting on Nov. 12. His retirement will be effective July 1.
Frederick and Warren counties each reported two deaths, and Shenandoah County reported one.
The health district, which covers Winchester and the counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah and Warren, reported two additional outbreaks Tuesday for a total of 69 outbreaks, according to the Virginia Department of Healthâs online dashboard at vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus.
The two outbreaks are at long-term care facilities, the site states. Information on the two facilities isnât specified at the site, which updates on Fridays, but Greenfield of Woodstock has been added among other facilities as of the siteâs latest update.
Greenfield of Woodstock reported an outbreak in progress on Dec. 17, with nine cases and zero deaths, the site states at tinyurl.com/ya8y8vs2.
WOODSTOCK â The three committees chosen to select the new names of two schools and one mascot on the southern campus gave their recommendation to the Shenandoah County School Board on Thursday night.
The committee to rename Stonewall Jackson High School chose Mountain View High School and also decided to change the mascot from the Generals to the Rattlers.
The committee to rename Ashby Lee Elementary School chose Honey Run Elementary School and decided on keeping the Bees mascot name.
The committee to rename the mascot at North Fork Middle School chose to go with whatever mascot was selected for the high school.