Wearing protective gear, Creswell Food Pantry manager Susan Blachnik helps loads boxes into cars during the Pantry’s “new normal” of drive-thru pick-up service and increasing need. MARTHA MCREYNOLDS JR./PHOTO After weeks of being in quarantine, and with COVID-19 recorded infections slowing down in Lane County, people are itching for life[Read More…]
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Thank you so much!
We are overwhelmed. The response to our public appeal for support has generated so much more than money. The comments and diversity of contributors are more meaningful than the hard-earned dollars that they have contributed. Our donation total steadily climbs, but the generosity and kindness have our “goodwill bank account”[Read More…]
Parks officials urge physical distancing
Lane County Parks officials are urging visitors to do better at physical distancing when they are in County parks. There has been a marked increase in park visitors as the weather has improved, and several visitors have been observed not maintaining appropriate distance from others. “We know how much people[Read More…]
Everything is up in the air
As folks try to adjust to a new normal the goal posts keep moving. While it is frustrating not to have life as usual, there are things more important than being able to do exactly as you please. Such as life itself and those of the ones you hold dear. School[Read More…]
How to Succeed Remotely
Beautiful weather, dreary news for students
LORANE — Week four of lockdown is proving to be much improved thanks to our beautiful blue skies and warmer temperatures. As I go out each day in shirt sleeves, and wield the shovel in my flower beds, it’s hard to imagine that we are surrounded by tragedy and that[Read More…]
Creswell’s Hobby Field receiving $30,000 as part of CARES Act
WASHINGTON—Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04) announced Tuesday that he has secured more than $25 million in grants for southwest Oregon airports in the CARES Act. Creswell’s Hobby Field received $30,000, and Cottage Grove State Airport ($20,000) and Eugene’s Majlon Sweet Field ($22+ million) also received grants. The money is part of[Read More…]
Food pantry drive-thrus are a source of nutrition and inspiration
Volunteers help the Creswell Food Pantry at the Cobalt Center, 364 Cobalt Lane, help serve a steady, long line of cars each Thursday. “Drive-up distribution” is a common site during the pandemic. Denise Wendt/Food for Lane County In its mission is to provide access to food for the community, the[Read More…]
Socializing Your Puppy during a pandemic
Cheri Spaulding of Rock Nest Training & Pet Care LLC You have a puppy and now you are in isolation to help cut down the spread of Covid-19. This is the perfect time to socialize your pup. Give your little fur ball positive experiences while staying home and practicing social[Read More…]
Cope and change: Finding joy in the routine
Pat Edwards LORANE — The third week of living in a pandemic is leveling out a bit for Jim and me. We’ve developed a routine and, as I imagine most people have by now, we’ve had a chance to adjust to the many changes in our lives that have occurred[Read More…]
