COTTAGE GROVE — I recently saw a post on the Cottage Grove community page from a teenager looking for work. It did my heart good to remember my younger days trying to scratch together some money for something I wanted at the time. My dad was born early enough to[Read More…]
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Cottage Grove High School Results/Schedules
RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Friday, Jan. 17 CGHS hosted Siuslaw and narrowly lost, 56-54. Tuesday, Jan. 21 CGHS traveled to Marshfield after this issue went to press. GIRLS BASKETBALL Friday, Jan. 17 CGHS won 63-31 vs. Siuslaw Tuesday, Jan. 21 CGHS traveled to Marshfield after this issue went to press. WRESTLING[Read More…]
Make your voice heard at Town Hall
Oblique view of Grinnell Glacier taken from the summit of Mount Gould, Glacier National Park. The relative sensitivity of glaciers to climate change is illustrated by the dramatic recession of Grinnell Glacier while surrounding vegetation patterns remain stable. Source: T.J. Hileman, courtesy of Glacier National Park Archives COTTAGE GROVE –[Read More…]
Remembering one of the Grove’s best: John ‘Pat’ Patterson
John Reuben ”Pat” Patterson Photo provided COTTAGE GROVE – The new year in Cottage Grove got off to sad start. On Jan. 2, we lost one of the most dynamic and community service-minded of our citizens, John Reuben ”Pat” Patterson. Encircled by his loving family, he slipped peacefully away, an[Read More…]
South Lane Women’s Network: Strength in numbers
South Lane Women’s Network Image provided COTTAGE GROVE – One charm about living in a small, close-knit community is that life comes at a slower pace, on a more manageable scale. That is all well and good if you have found your piece in the puzzle. If you are trying[Read More…]
Cottage Grove HS Results and Schedules
RESULTS BOYS’ BASKETBALL Tuesday, Jan. 7 Cottage Grove hosted Crook County after this issue went to press. Check OSAA.org for girls’ and boys’ basketball updates. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Thursday, Jan. 2-Saturday, Jan. 4 CGHS participated in the SCTC Holiday Classic, hosted by Stayton. CGHS beat Seaside 33-26. The Lions beat Valley[Read More…]
Vision in motion – Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel
Denise Nash/The Chronicle COTTAGE GROVE – ”Sir” Russ McGuire, sole operator and project engineer of the Cottage Grove Carousel, is seen in action at this week’s Carousel event. There will be a tile painting fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 25 from noon-3 p.m. at the Crafty Mercantile on Main Street in[Read More…]
Here’s to a happy – and healthier – new year!
COTTAGE GROVE – To rework an old phrase; “The road to health is paved with good intentions.” I imagine there is a four-letter word stuck in your mind right now and sorry for the cheap literary shot to hook you in, but now let’s set that hook! This is the[Read More…]
Springfield Sports: Thurston Girls’ Basketball
Cody Warren/The Chronicle The Thurston Colts’ Megan Miller, #13, gets a rebound in traffic. The Colts were defeated by the Semiahmoo Totems 53-39 in their third game of the Emerald City Shootout tournament at South Eugene High School. Semiahmoo, which made the trip down from South Surrey, British Columbia, Canada,[Read More…]
THE CAROUSEL CORNER – Happy New Year from carousel friends
Don Williams, Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel President Dear Chronicle readers: The Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel wish to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We wish to thank The Chronicle for the superb coverage of the carousel for the last few years.[Read More…]
