With Halloween right around the corner, many of us are thinking about decorations, costumes and social gatherings. This is a great time of year to celebrate the fall and harvest season with friends and family. Inevitably, Halloween candy is tied to the holiday as well, whether through trick-or-treat activities, or[Read More…]
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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 and bodies are not separate[Read More…]
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 celebrations. The great thing about[Read More…]
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 Diversity Committee through the City.[Read More…]
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 Main Street Historic District in[Read More…]
Hal Dean Lane
HAL DEAN LANE – JULY 23, 1926 – OCT. 18, 2018 Hal Dean Lane, 92, of Creswell Passed away Oct. 18, 2018. Hal was born July 23, 1926, in Hatfield, Ala., to Finn and Viola (Barron) Lane. Hal graduated from Hatfield Alaska High School. He served two years in the[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor –
Dear Editor, Oregonians will vote on whether Oregon remains a “sanctuary state.” This statute was passed over 30 years ago to help stop people being arrested solely for being here illegally. Today, people who are here illegally AND commit crimes are being set free to commit more crimes on law[Read More…]
Remember to vote on Nov. 6 – Mayor, councilors, Lane commissioner on ballot
CANDIDATES FOR CRESWELL MAYOR – GARY MOUNCE AND RICHARD ZETTERVALL The City of Creswell will hold a general election on Tuesday, Nov. 6. There will be four vacancies; one for the position of mayor, a two-year term; and three city councilor positions, which are four-year terms. On a hyper-local level,[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor – These are a few truths I know about Gary Mounce
Dear Editor, Gary Mounce’s heart belongs to the Creswell community and to serving it. A long time Kiwanis member, retired CHS Principal, former golf coach and much more, Gary is passionate about his adopted hometown. Gary has the experience and fortitude to translate his passion into solid service for Creswell.[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor – Gary Mounce for Creswell mayor 2018
Dear Editor, I choose Gary Mounce for the office of mayor in Creswell. Mr. Mounce brings excellent credentials to the position, as his experience in the educational arena and well as his background in business and administration gives him a unique advantage is serving our community. Mr. Mounce exemplifies honesty,[Read More…]