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The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative said it contributed $20,000 from its emergency fund toward organizations that are operating warming shelters in the state.
SALEM â The statewide Hidden Bottle Hunt celebrating the 50th anniversary of Oregonâs Bottle Bill was a great success, with Oregonians decoding clues and visiting parks throughout the state from July 7-11 to fine six commemorative, gold-colored bottles. As of Sunday, all bottles had been found. The lucky finders included: ⢠Zone 1A: Adair Fernee, of Portland, who is directing her $500 donation to Street Roots; ⢠Zone 1B: Liam, Trisha, and Ted Rutherford. of Stayton, who are directing their $500 donation to Stayton Young Life; ⢠Zone 2: Samantha Fieber, of Toledo, who ...
Oregon BottleDrop celebrates 50 years with treasure hunt KATU Staff Oregon is celebrating 50 years of the state's bottle drop program. The first-of-its-kind-in-the-nation bill was passed on this day, July 2, in 1971. The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative celebrated the major milestone in a unique way on Friday. Starting next Wednesday, they're kicking off a treasure hunt for several golden bottles. The six commemorative bottles will be hidden at public parks around Oregon. If you find one, you'll be able to keep the bottle, and make a $500 donation to an Oregon non-profi...
Western selects interim president, starts diversity committee The Western Oregon University Board of Trustees earlier this month approved the appointment of Jay Kenton as interim president for 2021-22. Also this month, university trustees approved the creation of a diversity, equity and inclusion committee, the first of its kind at an Oregon public university, according to a recent press release. Kenton earned his doctorate in public administration from Portland State University and has served in multiple senior administrative roles at various Oregon universities, according to the rele...
BottleDrop customers helping support Oregon City summer camps Latest donation to Oregon City Parks Foundation to fund scholarships for low-income families More organizations are lining up to help reduce barriers to accessing summer camps for Oregon City children who come from families with limited income. BottleDrop's parent organization, the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC), this month announced a $2,500 donation to the O regon City Parks Foundation. Oregon City Parks Foundation's scholarship fund, created in late 2020, received $2,000 in March through a successful gran...