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CCC Wilsonville presents William Reese exhibition
An exhibition of works by William F. Reese will be on display in the commons area of the Clackamas Community College’s (CCC) Wilsonville Training Center from March 16 through April 26. Reese, an internationally renowned artist, was inspired by Northwest landscapes and rural lifestyles. His work explores realistic and emotionally charged renderings that captured the…
Read MoreCCC Board Member Jane Reid named Ford Community Fellow
Jane Reid, who represents Estacada on the Clackamas Community College Board of Education, has been named a Ford Community Fellow. The award from the Ford Institute for Community Building is given to rural residents in Oregon and Siskiyou County, Calif., who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and a dedication to the pursuit of…
Read MoreCCC brings economic value to Clackamas County
Clackamas Community College (CCC) plays a significant role in the local economy and is a sound investment from many perspectives according to a recent economic impact study. Students benefit from improved lifestyles and increased earnings. Taxpayers benefit from a healthier economy and lower social costs. And the community as a whole benefits from increased job…
Read MoreRep. Kennemer proposes measure to increase legislative cooperation
Pointing to the need for solid cooperation and full participation in the Oregon House of Representatives, Rep. Bill Kennemer (R – Clackamas County) has introduced HJR 27. It would require 40 instead of 31 votes to pass any legislation in the Oregon House. The measure is designed to promote the same kind of cooperation present…
Read MoreClackamas County loans funds to new Government Camp special road district for snow removal before first levy in November 2013
Clackamas County is providing $20,000 for sidewalk and snow removal in Government Camp as a bridge loan until revenues from a newly-formed special district start coming in later this year. Voters in Government Camp in November 2012 approved the establishment of a special road district to maintain all public roads, roadside drainage, sidewalk snow removal,…
Read MoreChildren’s Center Board welcomes three new board members
Children’s Center, the only organization providing medical assessments and family support services to suspected victims of child abuse in Clackamas County, has recently added to its Board of Directors. The Board is pleased to welcome three new members: Tom Malone (of Lake Oswego), President and CEO, Routeware, Inc. Malone brings skills in marketing, strategy, forecasting,…
Read MoreClackamas County Administrator and Board of Commissioners agree to part ways; but Administrator will stay on until replacement is chosen
Clackamas County Administrator Steve Wheeler and Chair John Ludlow announced Wheeler’s job status will be changed to Acting County Administrator effective February 25. Wheeler has agreed to stay on as Acting County Administrator until a replacement is appointed. Wheeler was appointed in December 2009 after serving as interim County Administrator following the resignation of Jon…
Read MoreStudent talent on show in CCC music events
Clackamas Community College (CCC) is hosting several music events in March, including three music competitions featuring the talent of young musicians from high schools in the Northwest. Here is the March CCC Music Department event line-up: March 12 Eighth Annual Northwest Invitational High School Concert Band Contest Oregon high school bands will compete to qualify…
Read MoreCCC instructor leads ‘Women and Memoir’ writing workshop
What’s your story? Women writers can develop their personal stories and learn to write about them during a three-hour “Women and Memoir” writing workshop led by Clackamas Community College (CCC) English instructor Trista Cornelius. The free workshop is Saturday, March 9, at City Hall in Oregon City. The three-hour workshop, “Women and Memoir,” is hosted…
Read More‘Sludge’ opens in Alexander Gallery
“Sludge,” a collaborative exhibition by artists Jason Loeffler and Heidi Schwegler, opened Tuesday, February 26, in the Alexander Gallery at Clackamas Community College. The show continues through March 22. The source material for this exhibition is derived from the artists’ long walks through the postindustrial quarters of Portland and New York and includes a concrete…
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