Seasonal changes always seem to stir thoughtful moments for me about what has past, the present moment that surrounds me, and what the future may hold. The Labor Day Parade and festivities, which also marked the seasonal change for me, were fabulous and fun. Now I am harvesting, starting to[Read More…]

School is back in session and if you are a family with school-age children your weekly rhythm has changed from summertime fun to weekly school activities. Fortunately, you have some extra family time on Fridays and this Monday Sept. 2, Labor Day, is also no school. City Hall and other[Read More…]

I have learned, sometimes painfully, that it is important to take a step back when I hear or see actions that stir up emotions. My first reaction to push back is not always the most helpful. Sometimes it is better to take a breath and evaluate the reality of a[Read More…]

August is that time of the year when it starts feeling like we are on the downside of summer. The weather is still good, and the focus is on finishing projects before the weather changes. In the next couple of months, the public works staff will be working on cleaning[Read More…]

Most of July was a month of time off for me. My daughter, who now lives in Townsville, Australia, returned for a visit and much of my time was spent with her. And what a time we had! We traveled to Port Townsend Washington to visit her dad, participated in[Read More…]

Thursday, June 20 marked the first day of summer, also known as Summer Solstice, the point when the sun is in its most northern position directly over the Tropic of Cancer. Saturday June 22 the Hathkapasuta River Celebration at Forks State Park was a great way to celebrate the rivers[Read More…]

What an incredible turn out for the Cave Junction Second Friday Downtown Art Walk! Thank you Main Steet Cave Junction (MSCJ) organization for bringing this community building opportunity back to our downtown after so many years. Special shout out to Amy Lusson, the president and Rhino Prince, vice president, for[Read More…]

Let’s talk about the important things first. Property owners need to mow their properties. Fire season is upon us. Cave Junction Municipal Code 8.08.090 states that “No owner or person in control or possession of property may permit grass (not to include ornamental grasses) to exceed four inches or permit[Read More…]

This weekend I was blessed to attend a friend’s 80th birthday party outside of Mapleton, Oregon along the beautiful Siuslaw River. This is where I first landed when I moved to Oregon 50 years ago. What a déjà vu seeing longtime old friends and my first country living experience. I[Read More…]

At the last City Council Meeting, Alex Ponder, our Public Works Director, reported that the bulk water station control cabinet is installed and plumbed. Paving should be completed this week. We are still waiting for PPL to install a meter for the station, and we have no affirmative date when.[Read More…]