One of the best things about being a fitness professional is getting feedback from clients about how much better they feel after a workout, how much fun they have in class and why they keep coming every week. When people sign up for classes or…

Part of my work as a health coach is helping people find healthier food choices. When they come to me asking for this guidance, they want to be healthier and manage their weight, often not knowing where to start. In my work we talk a…

Jonathan Bourne Jr., as he appeared in this 30s. Photo provided At the time of this writing, the Oregon Legislature is stuck, unable to do anything; a group of lawmakers has gone off to Idaho for the express purpose of denying the legislature’s leaders a…

Niel Laudati, legislative and public affairs director for the City of Springfield Art has always played an important role in Springfield’s history. Niel Laudati, legislative and public affairs director for the City, said that before there were the restaurants and shops that drew people downtown,…

A map of the Creswell Water Control District’s region by tax lots. The CWCD’s focus is to prevent damage and destruction of life and property from floods. Map provided There are certain jobs and roles that are often overlooked, not seen or even hidden. The…

Photo provided Costumed members of the Bohemia Mining Days (BMD) Board and its festival coordinator recently dropped in and surprised Banner Bank Cottage Grove branch manager, Jim Gilroy with the announcement that he has been selected as the 2019 grand marshal of the festival’s Grand…