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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…
June 15, 2021
World for graduates really is new, but go forth and conquer anyway
It’s been an exciting week, watching local high school seniors graduate after a year-plus that Lebanon Schools Supt.…
June 15, 2021
Multiple reasons why bolt actions are the most popular rifle
‘Tis the season to dust off that hunting rifle and give it (and you) some exercise. It might…
June 15, 2021
Mugshot bill may look good on its face, but it will bite us if passed
A lot of legislation is on the table in Salem right now, so much that it’s almost mind-boggling…
May 18, 2021
Juices, smoothies can be good ways to consume fruits and veggies
We know that adding more fruits and veggies into our diets are good for us but how do…
May 18, 2021
Some cartridges outdated, but sentimental
Some time ago, I related which five cartridges I would take if unfortunate enough to be limited to that…
May 18, 2021
Spring brings hope but COVID remains
While the grouchiness and general unease many of us may have been feeling three or four months ago…
April 20, 2021
Letter and a poem
Chorus down but not out of action Editor: The Linn County Cultural Coalition, in conjunction with the Oregon…
April 20, 2021
‘Healthy substitutes’ can replace sugar, if understood and used correctly
We have just come off of Valentine’s day and Easter, a time when we often bake up some…
April 20, 2021
Favorite cartridges includes some common, others not so much
Having covered some of the pros and cons of mid-range bores in the last two months, and since…
March 16, 2021
After year of pandemic restrictions, signs of life look real good
I’ve gotta say, normalcy just feels good. Looking through this edition of Lebanon Local, it’s clear that tinges…
March 16, 2021
Gluten-free diet may not be answer for everyone, and must be done right
I still remember the first time I heard about the gluten-free diet. It was from a new acquaintance,…
March 16, 2021
Though ‘toxic,’ with proper preparation lectins can provide great nutrition
I remember it distinctly. Three years ago I received a lot of questions regarding a certain doctor’s book…
February 16, 2021
State’s COVID decisions trigger unusual sentiment: happiness
Imagine you’re a high school athletic director. It’s likely you love sports and you like kids, or you…
February 16, 2021
Measure 109 more than ‘just another drug ballot measure’
In the November 2020 election, Oregonians voted in favor of passing Ballot Measure 109. This permits the Oregon…
February 16, 2021
More on medium-bore calibers, including some favorites
In last month’s column, we launched into the “medium bore” calibers, which include some quality ammunition and some…
February 16, 2021
As new year starts on restless note, it’s time to take stock
In times that, admittedly, have been the most divisive many of us can remember, it would be safe…
January 19, 2021
When focusing in on new year, avoid these diet pitfalls
We have turned the corner! 2021 is (finally!) here! If you haven’t read last month’s article regarding several…
January 19, 2021
Medium-bore calibers hold some surprises for American shooters
In one of my first articles for Lebanon Local, I went through my favorite “loads” for most, if not all,…
January 18, 2021
Smith & Wesson’s M&P just doesn’t match up to Glock
Everyone competes with Glock. All of the serious names in handguns have a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol on the…
December 15, 2020
Making healthy changes can sometimes mean step at a time
It’s never too late to get it together when it comes it eating healthy! The year 2020 has…
December 15, 2020
Funding culture a good investment
Editor: Those who donate to good causes at the end of each year should keep the Oregon Cultural…
December 15, 2020
Two hundred twenty-nine years ago, America became … America
By Ken Paulson Tuesday, Dec. 15, marks a hidden holiday, as uncelebrated as it is unappreciated. It was…
December 15, 2020
In dark days, we can look for reason why Christmas should be merry
Christmas, for many in our society, is supposed to be all about comfort and joy, family, presents, generosity…
December 15, 2020
Shopping, food planning can be challenging for everyone
We all want to know how to eat well during the seasonal festivities don’t we? Regardless of how…
November 17, 2020