Walmart Action - Photo Essay

After about forty minutes of rallying and sign waving in front of the main entrance, Walmart management came out to ask the Occupiers to move to the edge of the property line. After a short discussion the occupation peacefully moved to the property line where they marched and passed out flyers to cars that stopped.

After Walmart managers asked the Occupiers to move to edge of the property some of the group marched around the perimeter of the parking lot chanting and waving signs at cars as they entered the complex. Quinny and Maddoc lead the "parade".

Some thirty occupiers were in attendance protesting in solidarity with Walmart workers around the nation. Some 1000 protests not to dissimilar from this one happened this Black Friday.

 Eric Coker, one of the organizers for this event, can be seen dashing out to a gentleman with flyers detailing the reasons why he ought not shop at Wal-Mart. 

Some of the Raging Grannies of Corvallis were in attendance as well. From right to left, Kathy Conner, Ruth Arent, and Jannet Rassmussen. Not one to let a mere 9 decades of life keep her down Ruth was as energetic and lively as any of the young people in attendance. She wanted everyone to know that even at 90 she was still fighting for fair labor laws.

Steven Nelson spinning Fire

Steven Nelson of Philomath has a unique talent, and a distinct lack of fear. 

Who knew that rags, kerosene, and  a staff in the rain could be so much fun. 

Despite the fairly heavy rain Steven was undeterred. 

Here Steven was trying to get our mutual Neighboor Kelly to give it a try, she wasn't quite as fearless. 

Steven demonstrating what skill with a staff looks like. 

He begins to build to a finale twirling the staff above his head. 

His finale looked like he was opening a portal to another world. 

Odyssey photos from LBCC

The Arcimoto is an all electric 2 seater vehicle, classified as a motorcycle by the state of Oregon. It designed with the urban commuter in mind. With a range of 40-120 miles per charge it can get you to work and back in one charge. On display in the Quad at the Albany campus of LBCC on Thursday Oct 18th.

Cars and trucks on display from local companies and auto-dealers for the Odyssey Alternative Fuels event on October 18th.

Dan Lara a spokesman for the Odyssey event giving his speech about how an all above the approach to solving our nations energy problems start with local educational institutions like LBCC. This event took place in the Quad at the Albany campus of LBCC on Thursday Oct 18th.

Dan Lara a spokesman for the Odyssey event posing for a photograph after his speech in the Quad at the Albany campus of LBCC on Thursday Oct 18th.

Portrait and Mug shot

Mug shot of . Photo taken in the quad at LBCC campus in Albany on Thursday afternoon.  

Local hackysack guru ; with the tools of his trade. He gathers daily with friends in the quad at LBCC campus in Albany to play, new players are welcome to come and join in the fun.

Campus shots of the horticulture club's Tuesday farmers markets.

The Horticulture Club's Farmer's Market every Tuesday makes Jessica very happy. Danica hopes you don't forget to support your LBCC farmer's.

Jessica Meek and Danica Ostlund of the LBCC Horticulture club manning the stations of Farmer's market, which will be on campus every Tuesday this month.

Jessica Meek and Danica Ostlund displaying the fine corn, onions, flowers, and vegetables available at LBCC's Farmer's Market.

Jehovah's Witnesses on Campus evangelizing

Jim Monteraselli, Star and Taelor Strange, and Sara Peck man the Albany Jehovah's Witness table this past Monday. They represent a growing number of Witness's who are on campus evangelizing.

Mrs. Strange brought her daughter to this weeks outreach. A devout and loving mother she takes her faith very seriously.

The group was happy to have their photo taken and wanted people to know that there are Witnesses in Albany.

Photojournalism assignment

Nothing like hacking on the first day of school
Photo taken on Albany Campus in the quad on Monday Sept 24th. 

Fall is on the way

College in America isn't complete without waiting in lines for something.
Photo taken at the LBCC bookstore on Monday Sept 24th.