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Groups step up
at Thanksgiving
Thanks are due on this day after Thanksgiving for those organizations who stepped up to help feed those who weren't able to sit down to a sumptuous repast.
At least three groups and one business put on formal feeds: St. Joseph Community Kitchen, the Rescue Mission and the Rodeo Steak House in Roseburg.
Volunteer work and donations of food and money are the keys to the success of the annual events.
This is a great service provided for the citizens of Douglas County. To get an idea of the scope, consider that St. Joseph Community Kitchen served up 360 meals on Tuesday night.
Canyonville loses
an inspiring lady
Ura Marie Funk, who was four years old when 1900 dawned, and lived to see three years of the next century, died last Friday in Canyonville.
The spunky 107-year-old, whose character and charisma was enjoyed by many people, had the vitality of someone many years younger.
Active until just lately, Funk led a contingent out for a celebratory lunch on her last birthday in August.
Funk, who moved to Canyonville in 1996, cared for herself until she hit the century mark. She was known for her stubbornness, sense of humor and love of chocolate.
Goodbye, Marie Funk, and thanks for the inspiration.
Generous gift for
a man in need
Michael Buford of Roseburg found himself in a serious bind this fall. Medically disabled, and faced with mounting bills after three brain surgeries, the 45-year old couldn't keep up with his mortgage payments.
But when his friends at While Away Books heard of the looming foreclosure, they stepped up to help. A story in The News-Review followed, and cash began to fill a collection jar at the store.
The fund was kicked over the top when an anonymous donor dropped off an incredible $1,500 and Karen Tolley from the store added another $500 just to make sure.
"I'm flabbergasted," Buford said gratefully when he realized the $6,500 donated would allow him to keep his home.
It was indeed an incredible, generous gift to someone who needed a helping hand.
at Thanksgiving
Thanks are due on this day after Thanksgiving for those organizations who stepped up to help feed those who weren't able to sit down to a sumptuous repast.
At least three groups and one business put on formal feeds: St. Joseph Community Kitchen, the Rescue Mission and the Rodeo Steak House in Roseburg.
Volunteer work and donations of food and money are the keys to the success of the annual events.
This is a great service provided for the citizens of Douglas County. To get an idea of the scope, consider that St. Joseph Community Kitchen served up 360 meals on Tuesday night.
Canyonville loses
an inspiring lady
Ura Marie Funk, who was four years old when 1900 dawned, and lived to see three years of the next century, died last Friday in Canyonville.
The spunky 107-year-old, whose character and charisma was enjoyed by many people, had the vitality of someone many years younger.
Active until just lately, Funk led a contingent out for a celebratory lunch on her last birthday in August.
Funk, who moved to Canyonville in 1996, cared for herself until she hit the century mark. She was known for her stubbornness, sense of humor and love of chocolate.
Goodbye, Marie Funk, and thanks for the inspiration.
Generous gift for
a man in need
Michael Buford of Roseburg found himself in a serious bind this fall. Medically disabled, and faced with mounting bills after three brain surgeries, the 45-year old couldn't keep up with his mortgage payments.
But when his friends at While Away Books heard of the looming foreclosure, they stepped up to help. A story in The News-Review followed, and cash began to fill a collection jar at the store.
The fund was kicked over the top when an anonymous donor dropped off an incredible $1,500 and Karen Tolley from the store added another $500 just to make sure.
"I'm flabbergasted," Buford said gratefully when he realized the $6,500 donated would allow him to keep his home.
It was indeed an incredible, generous gift to someone who needed a helping hand.
