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‘Emolument’ debate heating up

Black’s Law Dictionary defines Emolument as “profit arising from office or employment; that which is received as a…

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Men need to be healthier

It’s not often that we men have a month dedicated to them. Mens Health Month is celebrated each…

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Several years ago, Stephanie Koontz, history professor at Evergreen State University, was at Fishtrap with her then-new book,…

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Changing how we ‘do community’

George Burns recorded a song some years back called “I Wish I Was 18 Again.” Ray Price released…

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Opiods for the masses: Painkillers causing their own brand of hurt

The headlines are everywhere. “The Killer Among Us.” “Inside a Killer Drug Epidemic.” “The Opioid Menace!” Go behind…

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Vintage cars bring flood of memories

Walking through the lineup of nearly 200 vintage cars entered in the Oregon Mountain Cruise car show in…

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Get ready for ranch rodeo

Finally some decent weather. Between branding calves, irrigating and getting ready for the 10th annual CJD ranch rodeo,…

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Finding the email ‘round file’

What did we do before email? Have you ever thought about that? I think about it every day…

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More than sunshine this spring

The sun is shining outside my patio door. Laundry is hanging on my makeshift line. These past mornings…

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