Today is the last day to contribute to the Community for Oregonians with Disabilities (COD)! This is the Political Action Committee that supports legislators who care about issues affecting vulnerable Oregonians. Even though our donations are very small our voices are heard and appreciated. I can’t tell you how many legislators have said that they [...]

Ever wonder what to do when someone holds up a sign asking for food, money or work? The easy answer is of course to toss a bill, but my in-the-know friends tell me never to do this as we may be contributing to increased substance abuse. I always feel sad and selfish when I see [...]

Have you ever had a day when holiday spirit not only escaped you, but you were not even interested in finding it? That is where I was when I forced myself to attend CCTV’s annual nod to non profits. I really had grinch fever, only my love for my grandaughter and Shangri-La could ever have [...]

If cooking is an art form, our culinary artists definitely outdid themselves this year with many deliciously prepared entries tantalizing our judges taste buds and all who came to partake of this year’s holiday feast. We’d like to thank all of our wonderful judges who took time to sample and judge the various entries. With [...]