Of dead mice and housewives
I’m thinking it’s either Walter Matsui or Betty Boo who mortally wounded a mouse in the wee still hours of a morning and didn’t polish it off. As hit men go, they get an F. Had Harley Davison been...
View ArticleVoyeur victim seeks law changes
EDITOR’S NOTE: In Case You Missed It is a digest of recent Register-Guard articles of interest to Springfield readers. Shocked that the next-door neighbor who allegedly spied on her 10-year-old...
View ArticleRich voice, promising future
By her petite stature you’d never guess that Thurston High School senior Natalie Kronser has a mezzo-soprano voice that can fill a stage and auditorium. “As a student she did a performance at the Hult...
View ArticleLiaison knows of marginalization
Thelma Oceguera-Barone grew up in Culican, Mexico, in the northwestern state of Sinaloa. Her high school was attached to the state university; students at her school, inspired by activists at the...
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Pearson, Nordholm finish combat training Army National Guard Pvt. Ivan Pearson and Spec. Ashley Nordholm have graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. Pearson is the son...
View ArticleLETTERS IN THE EDITOR’S MAILBAG
Justices miss point The Supreme Court recently heard arguments on gay marriage. Two justices made some of the lamest arguments in the history of the court. Chief Justice Roberts said, “The institution...
View ArticleWILLAMALANE HIGHLIGHTS
Events scheduled by Willamalane Park and Recreation District for the week of April 15-22. Tuesday, April 16 Chi Walking — Adults 50 and up. Chi walking is a balanced form of walking that focuses on...
View ArticleBiggest Loser event welcomes running newcomers
On Sunday, the Biggest Loser RunWalk Half Marathon/5K is coming to Springfield. This is a chance for new runners or walkers to enjoy a non-intimidating environment and celebrate their healthy lifestyle...
View ArticleBriefly Springfield
Program looks at murals around world “A World of Murals” will be featured today at 1:30 p.m. at Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St, Springfield. Denis Shelton will share his collection of...
View ArticleSpringfield police log March 29-April 4
Incidents FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Suspicious conditions: 11:24 p.m., 3600 block Douglas Drive. A caller said she heard a loud bang, looked outside and saw what appeared to be blood on her front door....
View ArticleRussell stands out in Chicago
Springfield’s Mercedes Russell gave Tennessee Volunteer fans a glimpse of what the nation’s No. 1 recruit hopes to provide on a nightly basis at Thompson-Boling Arena next season. The 6-foot-6 senior...
View ArticleExperience has Colts thinking big
The Thurston softball season is well under way, and coach Jim Patrick appears to have the Colts on the upswing at just the right time. Thurston got off to a slow start to its 2013 campaign. The team...
View ArticleNew approach proves effective in correcting heartbeat
There’s a new weapon in the fight against atrial fibrillation now available to appropriate patients at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center. Balloon cryoablation is a minimally invasive procedure...
View ArticleOn balance, pets pull their weight
This morning I realized that I have never — with the exception of 10 months in 1969 when First Husband and I lived in Eugene — been without a cat or a dog in my life. Well. And one could add parakeets,...
View ArticleVoyeur suspect released until trial
EDITOR’S NOTE: In Case You Missed It is a digest of recent Register-Guard articles of interest to Springfield readers. A Springfield man who allegedly used hidden cameras to spy on a young neighbor in...
View ArticlePainting instructor puts what she’s learned on display
Some of Gloria Tinker’s paintings have traveled around the world. They’ve been in shows in Italy and Hawaii — and now they are hanging in the Island Park Art Gallery at Willamalane Adult Activity...
View ArticleTheatrical vision
Young, upcoming designer Ashleah “A.J.” Bullock of Springfield is the artistic force behind the costumes for the Eugene Ballet’s production this weekend of “Mowgli: The Jungle Book Ballet.” The recent...
View ArticleEmerald shines at Rotary meet
Springfield senior Jonathan Emerald had a career day at the Springfield Rotary Twilight meet at Silke Field last Friday. The defending Class 5A state champion in the triple jump set a personal best...
View ArticleLive arms help Colts succeed
Two years ago, Thurston coach Phil Dube was developing a handful of young pitchers throughout the summer baseball season. Aaron Clift and Tyler Hutchinson were coming off their freshmen seasons with...
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