HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Unlocking the grounds when school is out

Written August 14th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

It’s been a long tradition in Albany schools that the grounds be open to the public when classes are not in session, like during the summer. Lately at least two school yards were locked down tight instead, but now the district says they’ll be open again.


Loss of public access: Blame the vandals

Written February 20th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

More often than I’d like, stories on this website start with a photo of my bike leaning against a fence or a locked gate.  Here’s one more.


 
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