2022 In Memoriam: Notable LGBTQ Community Leaders Lost thegavoice.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thegavoice.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
There is a lot of local talent featured in next month’s inaugural Antigonish Jazz Fest. The event will be held from November 17th to 19th. Artistic Director Paul Tynan says the local talent includes community groups as well as members of the St. FX Music Faculty. Several other artists have connections to the local
Mr. Easley took a leading role in the campaign against “don’t ask, don’t tell,” the Clinton-era policy that required gay service members to hide their sexual orientation.
November 9, 1948 - June 1, 2021
Mona Easley passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. She always greeted everyone with her smile. Treasuring all of her friends and acquaintances and dedicating her life to volunteering, all warmed her heart. From her introduction to 4-H as a youth to her career as a Union County Extension Agent and later state staff at OSU, Mona was a true believer in the power of family, 4-H and youth development. This led to lifelong friendships and memories spanning her childhood in Milton-Freewater and education at Oregon State, to over 20 years in La Grande and over 30 years in Corvallis.
She didnât let a day get by without talking about 4-H, crafting, sewing, cooking, knitting and baking. She was most proud of her daughters, Elissa and Dara, and loved being with them and their families. Gaining strength and support from her husband of over 48 years led her to feel truly blessed even as she battled cancer. She will be sorely missed, but her warm smile and memo