Woodburn Independent

Staff Columns

Keep family matters off the Internet

Published: 11/8/2012 3:49:26 PM

Virtually all relationships have evolved in just a few short years with the advent of the Internet and social media. Friends chat via a screen rather than face-to-face.

Leadership class can build a better city

Published: 11/15/2012 3:19:59 PM

We get a whole lot more done when we work together, right? I want to invite you to apply for a unique program that will be offered here in Woodburn this spring.

Plenty to be thankful for

Published: 11/21/2012 12:54:31 PM

I love this time of year. I have proudly been listening to Christmas music for over three weeks now and can’t get enough of it.   There isn’t a bad Christmas song.

A way to minimize the ‘madness’

Published: 11/27/2012 11:43:05 AM

Before someone gets hurt, I believe it’s time to come up with a better way to handle the “madness.” I’m referring to the way the annual Woodburn Company Stores’ “Moonlight Madness” event is structured.

Our Editorial

Don’t forget the true meaning of Veterans Day

Published: 11/8/2012 3:37:18 PM

On Nov. 11 the United States will observe Veterans Day, although most public offices will recognize it one day later. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.

Grab an extra toy or some food while shopping

Published: 11/27/2012 11:42:07 AM

'Tis the season for giving, and Love Santa, Inc., Woodburn’s nonprofit organization that helps local needy families, is once again in need of donations.

Soccer team win brings the city together

Published: 11/21/2012 12:49:35 PM

Oftentimes when a town comes together, tragic circumstances have taken place. Woodburn is no stranger to that phenomenon. We saw what the people of this area were made of after the Dec.

Area sports scene something to behold

Published: 11/15/2012 3:16:22 PM

The current Mid-Willamette Valley sports scene is one we haven’t witnessed for quite some time. This fall we have had 10 teams competing in state playoffs: Woodburn boys soccer, North Marion boys and girls soccer, Gervais volleyball, Kennedy football, volleyball and boys and girls cross country, St.

Letters to the Editor

11-14 Letters to the Editor

Published: 11/15/2012 3:18:26 PM

Community help appreciated by WSB director I would like to give a huge “thank you” to all of the community members who participated in the Woodburn School District Strategic Planning process.

11-7 Letters to the Editor

Published: 11/8/2012 3:51:51 PM

LeCompte is running a dirty campaign To the editor: I have never seen as scummy, dishonest, mean-spirited, disorganized local campaign as that run by Kathy LeCompte.

Guest Opinions

A time to give thanks for the people in our lives

Published: 11/21/2012 2:50:32 PM

By David Bautista Superintendent, Woodburn School District As Americans, this is the time of year that we give thanks. Whether going around the dinner table and sharing aloud with family and friends, or having moments of quiet reflection, it’s a time to think about what makes us happy and thankful.