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Samuel H. Cole

SAM COLE Samuel H. Cole was born in Flint, Mich. in 1931 and was adopted as an infant. The family moved to Santa Monica, California, and Sam graduated from Santa Monica High School. Shortly thereafter, Sam joined the Marines. He…

YOUNG AND PREPARED

Nicole Wood CRESWELL – When a disaster happens in the area, the more trained hands on deck the better. That’s why South Lane County Fire & Rescue offers Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. For the past three years, SLCF&R…

Businesses shift, reshape downtown

CRESWELL – Downtown Creswell is shifting and reshaping, and the proof is behind the “closed for renovations,” “coming soon” and “now open” signs taped on Oregon Avenue storefronts. While Creswell bid adieu to a handful of businesses this year –…

37 PLAYS / 97 MINUTES

COTTAGE GROVE – A crafty and dysfunctional presentation on the most famous playwright of all time filled Cottage Theatre seats during the opening weekend of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]” on Oct. 13. During the performance, those…

Helping other businesses succeed is his business

Seth Gruschow, owner of Togather Restaurant Consulting and Springfield Coworking. PHOTOS PROVIDED/TOGATHER SPRINGFIELD – And just like that, Springfield has its own award-winning industry leader. Seth Gruschow, owner of Togather Restaurant Consulting at 116 S. 4th St. said he was…

Energy Bites

Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats ½ cup chocolate chips ½ cup flaxseed meal ½ cup toasted coconut flakes ¾ cup crunchy peanut butter* 1/8 cup agave sweetener or honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon…

A refreshing and flavorful herb

We just returned from a few days away “glamping.” We enjoyed hikes along the Deschutes, sitting by the fire, and meeting other campers and their pets. We usually eat mostly the same foods as at home, do as much precooking…

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