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Making Mugs: From student to teacher
JOHN DAY — Brenna DesJardin’s artistic life took a turn when she discovered pottery after moving to John Day.…
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An ‘accidental’ art form
BAKER CITY — When Richard Springer pieces together his art, he always has another artist in mind. “He…
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Pendleton painter captures nature’s essence in abstract art
Nine years ago, Shari Dallas intrepidly stepped into the world of the professional artist. Before that, she taught…
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Leather wizard grew up in saddle shop
PENDLETON — Saddlemaker Randy Severe grew up at Severe Brothers Saddlery, soaking in expertise from his father Bill…
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Paddling the Columbia River
Lloyd Nelson needed something different in his life, so he bought a canoe and set off to paddle…
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The natural world: Make the most of the magic hour
Following a hasty dinner of warmed up Dinty Moore beef stew, I leave my wife and kids swatting…
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Obsidian Trail hike leads to scenic, glacier-covered base of Middle and North Sister
BEND — The Obsidian Trailhead near McKenzie Pass required a limited-entry permit for hikers long before any other…
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Grant County ranchers expect above-average hay crop yield this year
JOHN DAY — Grant County ranchers are happy for greener pastures as they’re expecting an above-average hay crop…
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Young 4-Her raising fine swine
MT. VERNON — Eleven-year-old Isabella Hansen is finding her pig-raising groove. The Dayville 4-H Community Club member is…
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Battle against noxious weeds an ongoing struggle
BAKER CITY — The farmers and ranchers gathered in a space little larger than a typical living room…
