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Carousel news: Supporters receive awards

On Dec. 19 at the Cottage Grove Chamber Banquet Awards Dinner, supporters of the Cottage Grove Carousel Project were honored. The Kimwood Corporation, a major machine manufacturer in the lumber and timber industry, was awarded Business of the Year. ”I am honored to have Kimwood…

Women’s health screenings: past, present and future

While perhaps not a favorite subject, and not a favorite appointment for many patients, is a women’s health screening exam. Although widely regarded as a necessary but unpleasant life experience, the Papanicolaou test (or Pap) and regular annual checkups have demonstrated effectiveness in dramatically reducing…

Health Q & A with Jeannie Marr

Q: I hear that there is a new shingles shot that has come out. Does Creswell Health Mart Pharmacy carry it and am I eligible to get it? Answer: Yes, we do carry Shingrix. It’s a new shingles vaccine that is 97 percent effective. Stop…

Pleasant Hill girls remain undefeated in league play

BILLIES FORWARD VICTORIA LEWIS ATTEMPTS A SHOT AGAINST THE EAGLES DEFENSE DURING THE SECOND QUARTER OF THE PLEASANT HILL VS HARRISBURG MATCHUP ON JAN. 25. THE PLEASANT HILL BILLIES WON AGAINST THE HARRISBURG EAGLES 57-16 AND HAVE A CURRENT OVERALL SEASON RECORD OF 16-3. Christopher…

Four Lowell wrestlers reach finals at Monroe tourney

ODIN SINNETT WORKED OVER AN OPPONENT. Tom Page/For The Chronicle Four Lowell wrestlers reached the finals of a Saturday tournament at Monroe. Deacon Savio (113), Tyson Brassfield (132), Kasey Erwin (138) and Sebastian Gracin (160) reached the finals. Savio advanced with 57 second and 4:59…

Meet Michael Donohue

MICHAEL DONOHUE OF THERAPEUTIC ASSOCIATES CRESWELL PHYSICAL THERAPY. Photo Provided Therapeutic Associates Creswell Physical Therapy has recently welcomed Michael Donohue on our team as our lead physical therapist. Donohue was born outside of Chicago, but moved with his family at a young age to Tucson,…

Homeless in parks, Arbor Day discussed

The Parks and Tree Advisory Committee met on Jan. 22 to discuss Arbor Day planning, as well as share an update on the city’s parks. The conversation, however, started with Garden Lake Park’s homeless population, as a member of the public brought it to the…