On a cold but clear afternoon in the wilds of rural Linn County, here’s my first sketchy reaction to Governor Kitzhaber’s speech on the first day of the 2013 Oregon Legislature.
A mid-valley destination: Helmick Park
Written January 7th, 2013 by
Sarah Helmick State Park in Polk County makes a nice destination for a ride or drive, even in winter. Winter or summer, the park on the Luckiamute River is never crowded.
Be a friend to wild birds
Written January 5th, 2013 by
Here’s a timely reminder about something we can do for the wild birds in our Oregon backyards this winter, even though on a day like Friday afternoon it seemed, for a brief time, like spring.
A sunny start to 2013
Written January 2nd, 2013 by
Thinking about the start of the new year: May it be as sunny as Day 1.
What was that? Sunshine!
Written December 27th, 2012 by
A brief period of sunshine on Dec. 27, 2012, in Albany: Is it an omen of something good?
Park & Ride: Take a look
Written December 27th, 2012 by
Here’s a glance at the new North Albany Park & Ride lot, which the Albany Transit System and the Linn-Benton Loop will start using on Jan. 2, 2013. The lot at North Albany Road and Hickory Street features a paved loop to allow buses to turn around along with 33 parking spaces and extensive landscaping. The overall cost […]
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Helping the local economy: Here’s how
Here’s a pitch for one way in which all of us can help our local economy. It’s not exactly new, but if more of us did this more consistently, local business would be healthier, and with it the employment picture. From Shawn Dawson: Thanks for the (item) on the No-D-Lay shoe store. They offer good service, […]