Dick Mason

La Grande

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La Grande High presents 'Cinderella'

Feb 24, 2025 | goeasternoregon.com | Dick Mason

LA GRANDE — A classic fairy tale is about to come to life on La Grande High School’s stage — with a twist. “Cinderella” can be seen at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 27 to March 1. Tickets are $5 each and all will be sold at the door. Doors open 20 minutes before curtain. The cast of 16 is led by director Kevin Durfee, LHS choir teacher, and his daughter, co-director Jessica Durfee.
La Grande High presents 'Cinderella'

Feb 24, 2025 | lagrandeobserver.com | Dick Mason

LA GRANDE — A classic fairy tale is about to come to life on La Grande High School’s stage — with a twist. “Cinderella” can be seen at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 27 to March 1. Tickets are $5 each and all will be sold at the door. Doors open 20 minutes before curtain. kAm%96 42DE @7 `e :D =65 3J 5:C64E@C z6G:?
La Grande National Guardsman receives Patriot Award

Jan 30, 2025 | eastoregonian.com | Dick Mason

LA GRANDE — La Grande National Guardsman Karl Baum, a citizen soldier with a noteworthy distinction, has received a salute from a U.S. Department of Defense agency. Baum, a member of the 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment and the owner of The Oregon Trail Trader in La Grande, has received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program’s Patriot Award.
La Grande National Guardsman receives Patriot Award

Jan 28, 2025 | lagrandeobserver.com | Dick Mason

LA GRANDE — La Grande National Guardsman Karl Baum, a citizen soldier with a noteworthy distinction, has received a salute from a U.S. Department of Defense agency. Baum, a member of the 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment and the owner of The Oregon Trail Trader in La Grande, has received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program’s Patriot Award.
Handel's 'Messiah' returns to La Grande

Dec 8, 2024 | goeasternoregon.com | Dick Mason

LA GRANDE — A musical rite of the Christmas season is regaining its voice. The Christmas classic Handel’s “Messiah” is set to be performed in La Grande High School’s auditorium at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. The performance will mark both a celebration and a resurrection because Handel’s “Messiah” has not been performed in La Grande since 2019. The production was discontinued in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Longtime La Grande educator launches literacy workshops

Nov 2, 2024 | lagrandeobserver.com | Dick Mason

LA GRANDE — Writing is a valuable but often overlooked tool for developing reading skills. People attending any of the beginning literacy workshops at Cook Memorial Library will learn how to best use this tool to help young readers. The next workshop, titled “How Do Kids Learn to Write and Read?,’’ will be Saturday, Nov. 9 and will be for parents, caregivers and teachers.
Union County commission: Simmons focuses on econony, housing

Oct 30, 2024 | lagrandeobserver.com | Dick Mason

LA GRANDE — Mark Simmons wants Union County’s economy to expand to the point that many local high school graduates are no longer compelled to go elsewhere to start their careers. “I don’t want kids to have to leave so they can find their way in the world,’’ Simmons said. “I want them to have the option to stay if they want to.’’kAm$:>>@?D[ H9@ :D CF??:?8 7@C &?:@? r@F?EJ q@2C5 @7 r@>>:DD:@?6CD[ D2:5 E92E 2 A@CE:@? @7 E96 64@?@>:4 8C@HE9 96 H@F=5 =:<6 E@ D66 4@F=5 36 AC@G:565 3J E96 255:E:@?
Longtime La Grande educator plans literacy workshops

Oct 29, 2024 | lagrandeobserver.com | Dick Mason

LA GRANDE — Writing is a valuable but often overlooked tool for developing reading skills. People attending any of the seven upcoming beginning literacy workshops at Cook Memorial Library will learn how to best use this tool to help young readers. The workshops, titled “How Do Kids Learn to Write and Read?,’’ will begin Saturday, Nov. 2 and will be for parents, caregivers and teachers.
Mark Simmons election preview

Oct 21, 2024 | lagrandeobserver.com | Dick Mason

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'Messiah' returns to La Grande

Sep 29, 2024 | goeasternoregon.com | Dick Mason

LA GRANDE — Local musicians are needed to help revive a Christmas classic in Union County. Singers and instrumentalists are invited to perform in a production of Handel’s “Messiah,” which will be presented Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. in La Grande High School’s auditorium. This will mark the first time since 2019 that Handel’s “Messiah” has been performed in La Grande.