A break in a water line cut service to the American Legion vets’ club and two subdivisions off Cumulus Avenue in McMinnville Thursday afternoon, Water & Light Water Superintendent Bob ...
Oregon Lithoprint Production Assistant
Oregon Lithoprint is seeking a production assistant to assist the lead operator with running a Goss Community Press. This is a full time position with potential advancement opportunities. The job entails assisting the set up and operation of our offset web press. The job requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, product quality, and an interest in learning. It also requires the ability to lift up to 40 lb. bundles of paper and the pushing and turning of giant rolls of paper.
Email resume to Mhodges@oregonlitho.com or mail resume to PO Box 727, McMinnville, OR., 97128
Community Christmas Cantata Choir presents
“What Kind of Throne”
Dec 13
The Community Christmas Cantata Choir presents “What Kind of Throne” at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13, at the First Baptist Church, 300 Flower Lane, Dayton. The concert will feature a combination of contemporary and traditional styles. Lyrics will be interpreted in American Sign Language. Performances will continue in various locations throughout the county through Dec. 22.
Admission is free, but a free will offering will benefit the Yamhill County Food Bank. For more information, call Lee or Linda Schrepel at 503-662-3926 or visit cantatachoir.org.
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