Robert’s Ramblings: Embracing life’s contrasts
Beck “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. And the cow and…
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Cottage Grove music scene draws crowds
COTTAGE GROVE – Back to normal? Or perhaps a bit better than back to normal. That’s the way life is nowadays from the viewpoint of local musicians. “There’s so much more gratitude, actually, so much more excitement,” Sequel keyboard player Geena…
Drifters Baseball open season in style
MIKE EYSTER/ CHRONICLE PHOTO – GM Jamie Christopher high-fives Lincoln Allen. The Springfield Drifters opened their season on a rainy Friday night, but it couldn’t dampen the spirits of all associated with the game – especially coaches and players. The…
The covered bridge legacy in Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove claims the title, “Covered Bridge Capital of the West,” in part since it has one of the highest concentrations of covered bridges in this area while also possessing the only covered railroad bridge west of the Mississippi River.…
Multi-tasking today is managing multiple aches and pains
Edwards I’m amazed to discover that as I age, my ability to focus on more than one thing at a time is diminishing. I used to be able to multi-task rather well a few years ago, but I’m finding that…
Water safety offers a variety of teaching opportunities
Summer is just around the corner, which means sprinklers, water balloons, backyard swimming pools and other ways to beat the heat. It’s important to remember that water accidents can happen quickly—even if the water your child is playing in is…
News briefs: Safe burning, Refugee relief, Creswell Food Pantry
Safe burning practices key to fire protection ■ May is Wildfire Awareness Month, which is a great time to trim trees, bushes, and tidy up plants around your home that could catch fire. This is what we call creating a…
Theora ‘Ivie’ East: Sept. 28, 1929 – May 18, 2022
“Ivie” Theora Faye East of Springfield passed away May 18, 2022. She was 92. Ivie was born Sept. 28, 1929, in Osborne, Kan. to McClancy J. and Elsie Hazel (Rogers) Ivie. She married Donald L. East in Portland on Oct.…
Virginia Ruth Pepiot: Nov. 23, 1931 – April 18, 2022
Virginia Ruth Pepiot passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on April 18, 2022. Virginia was born Nov. 23, 1931, in Longview, Wash., to Dan and Ellen Nesmith. Her father, a mill superintendent, was transferred to Vaughn, Ore.,…
Byron ‘Von’ Priest: May 26, 1940 – May 17, 2022
Byron “Von” Priest of Auburn, Wash. passed away Tuesday morning, May 17, 2022, at the age of 81. After several months of declining health, Byron died peacefully with his beloved wife Donna and family by his side. Byron was born…