Lifestyles

	Fountain will mark his 100th Birthday 01/17/2013 HUMAN INTEREST McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- WALTERVILLE: Carrol D. Fountain was born the seventh child of John and Salinda Fountain on January 19th, 1913, in Walterville, Oregon. A second generation, Oregonian, he was a big baby, weighing in at 13 pounds. His chubby cheeks and long strawberry-blonde curls even earned him 1st place in Lane Co... View
	Be the Hero 03/06/2013 CLUB AND ASSOCIATIONS Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)-     westbrook  — You can be a Hunger Hero by donating money and food items to your local food shelf. In the Westbrook area your donations of cash and food will help  to feed more than 50 families a month. That is how many families use Mary and Martha’s Pantry... View
	Guides cook-off promises great food 04/11/2013 CLUB AND ASSOCIATIONS McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- WALTERVILLE: The McKen-zie River Guides Cook-Off and Boat Safety Rodeo will be held next Saturday, April 20th, at the Hendrick’s Bridge Wayside Park... View
	Students document guiding’s heritage 05/09/2013 HUMAN INTEREST McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- VIDA: The River Stories history project at the University of Oregon added to their video library during a cookout at Roy and Shelly Pruitt’s house last Saturday. During the outing, Roy showed the steps necessary to mix and bake perfect biscuits in a Dutch oven. Other McKenzie River guides, includin... View
	Stretchers stress exercise benefits 01/10/2013 HEALTH McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- WALTERVILLE: Many people make New Year’s Resolutions pledging to lose weight, get in shape, exercise more, etc. Several local residents have put those ideas into practice for the past few months at Aunt Ding’s Restaurant in Walterville. Exercise groups have been meeting twice a week in the “Supper ... View
	Pumping Iron 03/13/2013 ACCOMPLISHMENT Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)-     Marshall  — Former Westbrook Walnut Grove grad Jennifer Olsem Louwagie has turned her love for physical fitness into a budding pro body building career. ... View
	Blumhagen’s Lions Club service honored 12/13/2012 CLUB AND ASSOCIATIONS McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- LEABURG: There was a special surprise for one of the over 40 people at the McKenzie River Lions’ annual holiday celebration on December 2nd. ... View
	Late Bloomers extend swags to Community Signs 12/20/2012 CLUB AND ASSOCIATIONS McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- The beautiful swags hanging on the Community Signs and buildings from Walterville to McKenzie Bridge were made by members of the Late Bloomers Garden Club. The Late Bloomers Garden Club was started in 1981 to provide educational and social experiences, as well as opportunities to contribute to the ... View
	Surprise outdoor enthusiasts with gifts that last all year 12/13/2012 RECREATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Hunting and fishing licenses and tags; Sports Pacs; parking permits; 2013 Habitat Conservation Stamps; raffle tickets and more are on sale just in time for holiday gift giving. They can be purchased on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website, at ODFW license agents and at ODFW offices th... View
	Report hunts on time or face $25 penalty fee 01/03/2013 RECREATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Hunters who purchased 2012 deer and elk tags need to report their hunt results on time (Jan. 31st, 2013 for most tags) or they will be penalized $25 when  purchasing a 2014 hunting license.... View
	A hundred years young 02/20/2013 PEOPLE Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)-     Westbrook  — It is becoming more common these days for people to reach the century mark in their lives. But not that many still live alone in their homes and walk down town on a frequent basis to pick up a few groceries or visit the post office.... View
	Walter Wilson Man of the Year 01/03/2013 ACCOMPLISHMENT McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- Walter Wilson of Vida was nominated by a number of readers who appreciated his efforts in improving the Vida McKenzie Community Center. As president of the organization, he “has carried on the dream of Marge Estenson and Buck Carter,” according to one. (Estenson and Carter supported the transition ... View
	Margaret Beilharz Woman of the Year 01/03/2013 ACCOMPLISHMENT McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- 2012 was the year of the McKenzie River’s Bicentennial Celebration, which did much more than highlight a moment in local history. In nominating Margaret Beilharz for “Woman of the Year,” one reader noted, “We very much needed a McKenzie River focal point, and Margaret labored long and hard to make ... View
	A Place of Interest 03/27/2013 PEOPLE Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)-     Westbrook   —  Last week Carolyn Van Loh received copies of her most recent literary effort from her publisher. ... View
	McKenzie Trail bridges need replacement 01/24/2013 RECREATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- MCKENZIE BRIDGE: The McKenzie River Ranger District, Willamette National Forest is considering the replacement of three failing bridges on the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail (MRNRT). The project would also include the repair of several sections of trail which have been damaged due to bein... View
	Third round of charges nets guilty verdicts for King George man 03/27/2013 CRIME The Journal - King George County / STPNS King George, Virginia (STPNS)- Richard Leggitt... View
	Married 62 years and counting 02/27/2013 PEOPLE Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)-     Westbrook — Times were a lot different when Bud and Arlene were growing up back in the late twenties and thirties. Both grew up in the Westbrook area — Bud was raised in town, and Arlene was raised on a farm in Rosehill Township.... View
	Allen Pierson publishes book of poems 01/09/2013 PEOPLE Sentinel Tribune / STPNS Westbrook, Minnesota (STPNS)-     Westbrook  —  Allen J. Pierson, a Westbrook native, has written and composed over 750 songs over the past 40 years. His songs are what he calls relaxing music and most are instrumental. “So many of my songs do not have words so it is relaxing,” he said.View
	Revitalization efforts in Montross stalled 03/27/2013 LOCAL GOVERNMENT The Journal - Colonial Beach / STPNS Colonial Beach, Virginia (STPNS)- Linda Farneth... View
	Fall hunting season over but shed hunting is in full swing 02/27/2013 RECREATION McKenzie River Reflections / STPNS McKenzie Bridge, Oregon (STPNS)- A growing number of people take to the woods during winter, looking for antlers shed by Oregon’s deer and elk. Deer usually shed theirs from late December through March, and elk from late February through early April.... View