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Not one but two soon-to-be seniors at Springfield High School spent their summer at Princeton University as scholars with the Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America, or LEDA, program.

At first glance, the house in north Eugene has a garden that seems fairly typical for the neighborhood.

Jose Benavides has taken his soccer talents to a new level this month. The Thurston High sophomore was selected for the Portland Timbers U-16 Developmental Academy team earlier this month.

It has been more than two years in the making, but Ashlee Schulz will finally make her Oregon debut this week. The Oregon women’s soccer team kicks off the 2013 season Friday night when it welcomes Portland State to Papé Field in Eugene.

Vulgar and inordinate Well, sure, the recently completed and maligned Hatfield-Dowlin hideocrity is vulgar and inordinate. But no more so than the other “faith-mart” type, big-box, religious outfits throughout the county. Alas, poor Centennial Boulevard. Pat J.

Incidents FRIDAY, AUG. 9 Suspicious conditions: 7:38 p.m., 1000 block N Street. A caller said a man in a car was following her 13-year-old son and his friend, taking photographs of them as they played with airsoft guns.

Lions member receives award for memorial Mohawk Valley Lions Club member Dean Dunson was given an award recognizing his efforts spearheading development of the Lee Downing Memorial Park and its Veterans Memorial.

Adult center closed for maintenance The Willamalane Adult Activity Center at 215 West C St. will remain closed through Saturday for annual facility maintenance. For more information, call 541-736-4444. Library to host teen bingo party A teen bingo party will be held at the Springfield Public Library from 3 p.m.

Events scheduled by Willamalane Park and Recreation District for the week of Aug. 23-29. Friday, Aug. 23 Movies in the Park — “El Padrecito (The Little Priest)” will be shown on the big screen. Not rated. Presented in Spanish. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs; concessions are available. Free.

The Willamalane Park and Recreation District has launched a new software system to improve the hiring process for job seekers. People interested in applying for jobs at Willamalane can quickly apply online for numerous open positions via the district’s website at willamalane.org.