Entire city could be given a DSA

published: 3/9/2010 10:37:48 AM

Recently the community heard about the news that five individuals were selected as 2010 Distinguished Service Award winners. The DSA banquet, which will be March 19 at Wellspring, is the premier social event in Woodburn and is sold out each year. It is Woodburn’s signature evening and this year’s winners continue that tradition. The five selected represent the best of the best in the Woodburn area.


The best of the best

published: 3/9/2010 10:44:49 AM

By Don JudsonExecutive DirectorWoodburn Area Chamber of CommerceOnce each year we gather to celebrate the “Best of the Best” in Woodburn, Gervais and Hubbard.
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3-6 Letters to the Editor

published: 3/5/2010 4:34:32 PM

Tam’s column missed the mark on Winter Games To the editor:Hail the 2010 Winter Games! I was quite taken back by Alex Tam’s article “Summer Olympics more interesting than Winter” in the Feb.
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Don’t believe everything you hear in the media

published: 3/5/2010 4:29:42 PM

In the week passed since the Chilean earthquake, reports of widespread looting have all but dominated the media. Stories of thieves running in “organized packs,” mobs torching shopping centers and scores of troublemakers pillaging stores have abounded.
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Join me in welcoming new superintendent of Woodburn schools

published: 3/2/2010 10:12:05 AM

By Walt BlombergWSD SuperintendentThe Woodburn School Board recently announced that David Bautista will be the next superintendent of the Woodburn School District (WSD).
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3-3 Letters to the Editor

published: 3/2/2010 10:10:11 AM

Reader doesn’t think Milne is correct in some of her comments To the editor:In the Feb. 23 Woodburn Independent, Marion County Commissioner Patty Milne discussed her opposition to the county Home Rule Charter that will be on the May 18 ballot.
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Latinos, others must help with Fiesta planning

published: 3/2/2010 10:07:18 AM

Last Wednesday the city met with concerned citizens about the continuation of the Fiesta Mexicana. It became apparent that the city does not want this celebration to go away.
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2-27 Letters to the Editor

published: 3/1/2010 9:10:02 AM

Enough with the personal attacks To the editor:I am getting really tired of the personal attacks by Mark LaBare and Don Hearn on Gene Balfour that are being published every week.
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