1) We take pride in the fact that the name Langlois stirs up so much interest in the pronunciation. The subject is a great ice breaker and is often the first question asked by visitors.
Langlois is a variant of the French "L'anglais" meaning the Englishman which seems to indicate the family name started when some English showed in France post-Norman conquest era. The variations in pronunciation stem from Anglicization and then Americanization down through the years. There are variations still among Guernsey (home of our founding family) and Jersey Islands The name is not quite on par with the Welsh town of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwy rndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. So really, one might we have it easy, but is still up for debate. One of most accepted version is Langless stemming from a phonetic version of the 1860 Federal census of our Founding Family
However, the citation in Oregon's Names; How to Say Them and Where They are Located? by Bert Webber ( a well respected historian) lists the pronunciation as LANG lois.
The locals have their own take on the name: Lang lois Langwau, Lang o ise, Lang lewis , Lang lis , Lang loy and probably more. Here are some samples from us locals.
The text. Memorial service for a well-loved community member, Jean Stevenson. March 29 2pm-4pm, at the Lions club. 48136 Floras Lake loop. This event is hosted by the Arts by Sea Galley of Bandon and the Langlois Lions The refreshments are pot luck with snacks or appetizers. If you have an art work piece by Jean and would like to share it, please bring as part of a display of Jean's work. Any donations are to be to the Art by the Sea Gallery. Any questions: contact : Ava Ritchy. 541 2976118
The Langlois Lions Club is hosting a benefit Chili Feed and Dessert Auction Saturday, March 22th from 5 pm- 7-pm. Dessert auction @ 6pm sharp. The event is is located at the Lions Club: 48136 Floras Lake Loop. It is very easy to find, only a few blocks off Hwy 101 just south of Langlois. The dinner offering is a bowl of tasty chili, home -made corn bread and coleslaw. Vegetarian option available. Coffee, tea, water and punch is included. The suggested donation is $7/ per serving.
This event’s proceeds will go towards our Pacific High School scholarship and building upgrade funds. The auction is often the most fun part of the event with everyone leaving happy even if outbid for the desserts. You can also visit our beautiful ADA compliant bathrooms even if you don’t need to. The new kitchen counter tops are also just absolutely gorgeous. These two project and others were made possible by The Ford Family Foundation. In addition, selective works of local artists will be on display with most available for sale.
The community members have been so supportive of our fund-raising events. It is very appreciated. We hope this neighborly tradition continues with donations of one's favorite dessert. If you can not attend, desserts may still be dropped off at the Lions Club, preferably around 5 pm. Pick-up of desserts can also be arranged.
It’s with love in our hearts that we say goodbye to our dear friend, Jean Stephenson. Jean was a founding member of the gallery and was the President of Art By the Sea from 2012 until last year. Jean passed away on December 30 after having recently moving to Vancouver, Washington in able to be closer to her family.
Jean was a dynamic woman that had a fiery spirit, a love for life and an adventurous spirit. She was an accomplished artist and teacher who touched and enhanced the lives of many. She has been instrumental in making Art by the Sea a success over the past years and volunteered her time unselfishly to help others in the community. Jean has always been a respected mentor and cornerstone of our gallery. She will be dearly missed by all of us, and by all of those whose lives she touched.
We here at Small n Dull are working to line up some good music this year at the Langlois Cheese Factory, starting with the Lowdown Brass Band on Sunday, February 2nd. Lowdown Brass Band is a one-of-a-kind horn ensemble that weaves the dancehall and street rhythms of Chicagoland into the conscious hip hop, reggae, and soul of lyrical frontmen MC Billa Camp and Shane Jonas. This is Lowdown’s fourth time playing the Cheese Factory, so they know Langlois demands a dance party, and they will deliver!
