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Holiday season stress and the physical body

File photo Stress. A state of being that many of us are keenly aware of. We know a certain amount or, rather, a type of stress can be good, but what we lack is the understanding of what too much stress can do. Our minds…

Nutritionally Speaking – Healthy (really) desserts

File photo I covered in last week’s column useful tips to help us all enjoy the fall and winter holidays, with a goal of ending the year on a healthier note. One of our family’s favorite treats is carrot cake, usually relegated to our birthday…

Poverty conversation combats taboo

”Who are the deserving poor” was the question of the Oct. 18 Oregon Humanities conversation about poverty. The 10th conversation in the series, the event was sponsored by the City of Springfield and was attended by 11 individuals, both in the community and on the…

Walking down Main Street in Cottage Grove

A VIEW OF DOWNTOWN COTTAGE GROVE. Photo provided ”Walking down Main Street getting to know the concrete, looking for a purpose from a neon sign.” Those opening words to the Son Volt song ”Tear Stained Eye” often come to me as I stroll down the…

Elite Game Spot ribbon cutting

Scott Olson/The Creswell Chronicle Elite Game Spot, located at 287 S. Front St. in Creswell, had their ribbon cutting with the Creswell Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Pictured from left to right are: Pamela Palmer, Creswell Chamber of Commerce Administrative Assistant; Susan Bennett,…

Welcome to Our World

BOSCH – Sarah and Alex Bosch, of Creswell, welcomed a baby girl to the world on May 16, 2018. PRIOR – Jade Prior Clark, of Creswell, welcomed a baby girl to the world on May 17, 2018. ASHLEY – Cassedea and Steve Ashley welcomed a…

Creep it real’ – Listing of local Halloween events

Editor’s pick: Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm Colonial Harvest Days, located at 36777 Wheeler Road in Pleasant Hill. Pumpkin patches, holiday store, hayrides, corn mazes and local vendors on the weekend. The farm is open through Oct. 31, Tuesdays through Sundays, from 10 a.m. to…

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