The holiday season is upon us in full force. The season is shining through the beautiful Christmas lights and lawn decorations as we travel the roads around Lorane.
I love driving down Oregon Avenue in Creswell. The beautiful twinkling white lights on the trees lining the street fill me with the spirit of the season. I feel that I’m in a fairyland. Good job, Creswell!
And, although I haven’t seen the display yet, I’ve been treated to pictures of the bright and colorful lights of the “tunnel” at the Village Green in Cottage Grove.
I know that the Veneta area had its own light parade a week ago and beautiful displays, too.
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I’m so thankful I did not give up on the choir, as I was close to doing.
At the first rehearsal, I felt I could never learn the parts I was to sing because I have always sung the melodies of the carols and wasn’t trained to read vocal music that frequently didn’t follow those melodies.
But with practice, I was able to figure it out and as I prepare for the first of three performances, I find I have enjoyed doing it very much, and am going to miss it and the great group of people I have been working with.
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Lorane resident Sharon Annett underwent surgery last week in New York to remove a tumor that is causing paralysis on the right side of her face. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Annett family, as are those of others hoping the surgery is a success.
The GoFundMe account in Sharon’s name has grown beyond the original goal to help pay for travel and care. Shauna Davis, a close friend, wrote recently on her Facebook page: “Even though the goal amount says it has been matched, there is still a big need! If you know Sharon and she touched your life, drove your bus to school or a game, invited you into her home, made you a sandwich, has been a listening ear … please consider donating! Every little bit goes a long way!”
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The local Angel Tree and food and clothing collection groups report that there has been a huge response for our local families. The volunteers met at the Lorane Grange and began wrapping all of the gifts donated to area children and putting together the food boxes. A warm clothing closet is available, as well.
Contact Pat Edwards at allthingslorane.com.