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How to eat healthy while experiencing summer BBQ scene
It is undeniable that there are loads of food options at summer barbecues. It begins with the table…
End of long session means time to reconnect
The 2019 legislative session has adjourned. Both the House and Senate dropped the final gavels June 30, the…
Issues in Salem bigger than just a law people didn’t like
For many of us, it’s hard to remember an Oregon legislative session as wild and crazy as the…
Bolt action’s popularity unparalleled since its creation
The bolt action rifle has reined supreme ever since the Doughboys came back from “The War To End All Wars”…
Shopping, food planning can be challenging for everyone
People sometimes think that being a dietitian makes eating healthy automatically easy for me. It doesn’t. I struggle…
Letters to the editor: June 2019
Fire bond vital for community Editor: Over the past several years, Lebanon Fire District has been working on…
Constituents’ opinion outweigh representative’s
The first week of June, most likely, marked a first for me in the 11½ years I have…
Notorious Northwest killer’s death had local connection
I was quite surprised to learn recently that we once had a real-life western gunfighter in our area,…
Spring’s good time to think about why supplements can help – or not
Spring is big here in the Pacific Northwest! Fresh dark dirt hides beneath the mat of last year’s…
Republican walkout an effort to get supermajority to listen
Recently, I have received a few messages and questions about the Senate Republicans walking out of the building…
If you love what’s happening in Lebanon, remember Shelly Garrett
In a word, trying to describe Shelly Garrett so briefly would be impossible. I’ve worked in a variety…
Personal experience: Change is difficult, even when necessary
“You need to change.” Those are probably some of the hardest words to hear. Those words are especially…
Legislative session nearly non-stop activity
Tuesday, April 9, was a significant deadline for House bills. Yes, some of my bills I have sponsored…
Unparalleled design makes Remington 870 all-around best shotgun
What shotgun would you choose if limited to only one? If I could have only one long gun,…
Successful candidate for superintendent lets actions do talking
Now that Lebanon has an official schools superintendent in place, the ball’s in Bo Yates’ court. Congratulations to…
Editorial: Late Secretary of State set standard for exemplary public service
Dennis Richardson was a gift to Oregon – particularly to us, the rural residents who populate nine-tenths of…
‘Good Nutrition’ doesn’t necessarily mean flavor has to be bland
Every year here in the Healthy You column, we celebrate March as National Nutrition Month. The annual theme…
Here are all the reasons why I hate Glocks – not
“I hate Glocks!” “Tactical Tupperware,” “Drastic Plastic” – whatever you choose to call it – this terrible product…
In a jam in the jungle (or elswhere)? Grab that howdah
Howdah. No that’s not a greeting, but a noun. It’s an object, to be precise. Do you know what…
Chocolate – particularly the dark kind – can be genuinely healthful
We celebrate Valentine’s Day this week and ‘tis the season for chocolate! Hailed as a “heart-healthy food,” the…
Super majority could mean new taxes
Many of you have been contacting me with concerns regarding the super majority that exists here at the…
Letter to the editor: Chaos in classroom bad for all parties
Editor: I am writing this letter to try to enlist a response around the community for discussion about…
Editorial: When convenience gets in the way of connections, suddenly they’re gone
In our newspapers we make it a point to encourage our readers to “shop local.” We often run…
Editorial: Opinion page is often incomplete without yours – in a letter
Now that we’re in our third year as a monthly community newspaper, there are a lot of things…
Just like the first day of school
It feels like the first day of school. I have all my new supplies laid out. I have…