Staff Columns
Published: 3/5/2013 6:53:12 PM
Change is an inevitability that is as certain as death, taxes and cringe-worthy Super Bowl commercials. Sometimes life’s changes can be seen well in advance, giving us time to prepare for the potential repercussions.
Published: 3/12/2013 5:25:44 PM
Rain welcomed me to the Willamette Valley Wednesday following a peaceful drive over the Santiam Pass from Bend.
I’ve heard it said that moving house and home on a rainy day brings good luck.
Published: 3/27/2013 9:58:45 AM
For the past 13 years, if I wanted to visit my sister, I had to plan and save for months because she lived across an ocean.
Now my sister and her British husband have moved back to North America, this time settling in Calgary, Alberta, where my husband and I visited them during a recent weekend excursion.
Our Editorial
Published: 3/20/2013 8:44:15 AM
The annual Tulip Fest is around the corner, and thousands of cars descend on Woodburn to get a glimpse of those glorious buds.
For the rest of us in the area, it’s a chance to show all these visitors what else Woodburn has to offer.
Published: 3/27/2013 9:52:51 AM
What started out as a joke has produced remarkable results for the North Marion football team.
A photo on Facebook of coach Doug Bilodeau holding a sign that reads, “Will Work for Helmets” gained nationwide attention, and has not only spiraled into a viral success, but has established a new style of fundraising that could stick around.
Published: 3/12/2013 5:27:59 PM
Even though 4.5 million people frequent the Woodburn Company Stores every year, most of those visitors probably don’t even realize we have a downtown.
Part of that is because there is currently no anchor tenant who drives people to shop, dine or do business there.
Published: 3/5/2013 6:53:51 PM
There’s no event quite like it.
If you’ve never been, and if you’re free this Saturday night, head to Gervais High School for the annual Mr. and Miss Gervais Pageant.
Letters to the Editor
Published: 3/5/2013 6:49:52 PM
Barriers shouldn’t deter emergency responders
To the editor:
I don’t know why all the hype over the permanent traffic barrier in the Senior Estates parking lot is affecting the emergency responders.
Published: 3/12/2013 5:27:07 PM
Estates resident appreciates town hall meeting
To the editor:
I want to personally thank Betty Komp and ODOT for the meetings held on March 4 at The Estates Golf and Country Club, and for the Downtown Association.
Published: 3/20/2013 8:46:31 AM
Estates board should offer constructive input to I-5 issue
To the editor:
The pendulum of public opinion continues to swing in The Estates Golf & Country Club.
Published: 3/27/2013 9:55:29 AM
Interim superintendent thankful for opportunity
To the editor:
It was an honor to be selected to serve as interim superintendent of the Woodburn School District.
Guest Opinions
Published: 3/27/2013 9:53:58 AM
By Don Judson
Executive Director, Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
On March 15, the Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 61st annual Distinguished Service Awards (First Citizen) Banquet.
Published: 3/20/2013 8:45:27 AM
By Betty Komp
State Representative from House District 22
D — Salem, Gervais and Woodburn
One of the best things about representing you in the Legislature is supporting the farmers, business owners and working people of our community.
Published: 3/20/2013 8:39:47 AM
By Tim Potter
Oregon Department of Transportation
It was a pleasure for Oregon Department of Transportation staff to participate in the recent town hall meeting sponsored by Oregon Rep.
Published: 3/5/2013 6:52:09 PM
By Chuck Ransom
Interim Superintendent, Woodburn School District
The Woodburn School District has received several calls about our graduation rates in recent weeks.
Published: 3/12/2013 5:10:26 PM
By Patti Milne
Marion County Commissioner
We commissioners are making our annual State of the County presentations around the county. If you miss us at the Woodburn Chamber of Commerce on March 13, I’d like to share highlights of my portion of our presentation.
