Happening People
Dana Tessler
“We moved to Eugene when I was 11,” says Dana Tessler, whose family had previously lived “all over New Jersey.” After attending South Eugene High … Continue reading
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Todd Albi
“When the hurricane hit, I wanted to do something,” says Todd Albi, proprietor of SilverFire Disaster and Recreation Stoves in Eugene. “FEMA was sending generators … Continue reading
Aaron Orton
The veteran bodybuilder
Born in Palmer, Alaska, Aaron Orton moved with his parents to Lane County, Oregon, when he was eight. “My dad met my mother here in … Continue reading
Leah Riedlinger
A host for the homeless
Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Leah Riedlinger arrived in Eugene with her family at age one. She played soccer at Buena Vista Elementary and Monroe … Continue reading
Michelle Holman
co-founder of Community Rights Lane County
“I thought I’d go to law school,” says Michelle Holman, who grew up in Medford, majored in sociology at the University of Oregon and then … Continue reading
Anna Howe
Executive director of Next Generation Nepal
“I had a great childhood,” says seventh-generation Mainer Anna Howe, who grew up in Cape Elizabeth, a short walk from the ocean. She slept in … Continue reading
Rosie Hernandez
Immigrant turned citizen
On the weekend of Sept. 22 through 24, Eugene’s Very Little Theatre Stage Left hosted three staged readings of a brand-new play — Now I … Continue reading
Shane MacRhodes
Keeping cars off the roads and bikes on them
On Friday, Sept. 29, in Portland, The Street Trust, formerly known as the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, will present its Bud Clark Lifetime Achievement Award to Shane … Continue reading
Rob Miller
Bringing spiritual journeys to Oregonian youth
“My mission in life is bringing people to nature in a sacred way,” says Rob Miller, founder, program designer and lead guide for Cascadia Quest, … Continue reading
Shawn Donnille
Environmentalist and owner of Mountain Rose Herbs
“My parents were apolitical,” says Shawn Donnille, who grew up in Orange County, California, a Republican stronghold. “Every summer we spent two weeks in Nevada … Continue reading