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Grateful for wishes not granted
I don’t know what brought it on, but I woke up this morning musing about wishes and prayers — the ones that get answered and the ones that don’t. I realize I’m as grateful for the ones not granted,...
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Tea plant weathers the legal tempest
EDITOR’S NOTE: In Case You Missed It is a digest of recent Register-Guard articles of interest to Springfield readers. Conrad Myers has spent the past 25 years as a turnaround expert — parachuting into...
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Budding rocket scientists get a lesson in what it takes to fly
The energy was palpable as paper rockets were launched into the air and across the soccer field at Willamalane Center. Each rocket bore the name of its creator. The 27 children participating in the...
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She’s ready for prime time
Phyllis Ruck loves to be up on a stage, belting out a Broadway tune or one of the songs popular in her younger years. “You’re just born with it, I think,” Ruck said. “You love it. You want to do it.”...
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Springfield police log May 24-30
Incidents FRIDAY, MAY 24 Hit and run: 10:31 p.m., E and 58th streets. A hit-and-run accident was reported at a convenience store. A caller said the male motorist initially drove away and was followed a...
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WILLAMALANE HIGHLIGHTS
Events scheduled by Willamalane Park and Recreation District for the week of June 8-15. Monday, June 10 Introduction to Climbing — Ages 12 and up. Learn the basics of belaying and safe climbing with an...
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The editor’s mailbag
The written word News is delivered in many ways — the Internet, television and the written word via newspapers and other publications. If you analyze the process of cognitive input in each respective...
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Honors
Girl Scouts donate funds to feed hungry Cadets Tabitha Stroup, Esther Thornhill and Sabrina Stroup recently presented donations on behalf of Girl Scout Troop 20073 in Springfield to Kim Katz Kitchen...
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BRIEFLY SPRINGFIELD
Downtown parking is City Club topic The city’s efforts to implement parking enforcement activities in downtown will be presented by Courtney Griesel when the Springfield City Club meets today at noon...
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Three Colts earn lacrosse honors
Thurston ended its boys lacrosse season with a 9-7 first-round playoff loss to Liberty last month, ending the 2013 season with an 11-6 record overall. After finishing second to Roseburg in the...
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First Duck plays his last game
When the Oregon baseball season ended earlier this week, so did the collegiate careers of four talented UO seniors. After losing to 20th-ranked Rice in the NCAA regional baseball final at PK Park on...
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If you choose to celebrate with fireworks, take care
Fireworks can be fun, and even beautiful, but they have risks that require judgment and great care. Consumer fireworks cause serious preventable injuries among children and older fireworks users and...
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This summer, stay cool and keep utility bills in check
After a long winter and a short spring, looks like we’re getting launched headlong into summer! So what are some good ways to keep cool, without getting hot under the collar when the bill comes? Don’t...
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A sad end for precious peonies
Phooey. Sort of. For the first time in three years and since we dug them up from our friends’ front yard — friends who were moving out of state and happy to put them up for adoption — the peonies have...
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Assault doesn’t deter her from job
EDITOR’S NOTE: In Case You Missed It is a digest of recent Register-Guard articles of interest to Springfield readers. Kathleen Commander wasn’t going to let a little thing like being assaulted and...
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Sweet and savory come together at new cafe and bakery
Springfield has welcomed a new eatery with the recent opening of Back in the Day Bakery and Cafe. Tucked away in the former location of Seasons Catering & High Tea in the Glory Days Antiques...
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The exercise groove
Barbara Radillo’s new hobby has all her friends raising the same question. “People keep asking me, ‘Where’s the weight gone?’ ” she said. “My baby fat is gone and I’ve been building muscle.” Radillo,...
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Straily delivers for A’s as starter
Former Thurston High standout and current Oakland Athletics pitcher Dan Straily has continued to impress in his first full season of Major League Baseball. Straily, a compact 6-foot-2, 215-pound...
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Champions for all seasons
The 2012-13 school year came to a close with graduation this month, which provided an opportunity to reflect on another impressive year in prep athletics at Springfield and Thurston high schools. From...
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Springfield police log
Incidents FRIDAY, MAY 31 Loud noise: 11:49 p.m., 2700 block I Street. A caller said neighbors were playing volleyball outside her bedroom window. The caller said she asked them to be quiet — and took...
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