If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world. J. R. R. Tolkien

Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin

A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right - Martin Luther King

"Quality of life is the sum total of the fairness of our tax structure; the caliber of our homes; the cleanliness of our air and water; and the provision of affirmative assistance to those who cannot assist themselves. True quality is absent if we allow social...

A committee has been established to organize the restoration the State Grange log cabin at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. We are looking for another member or two. If you have construction or contracting experience and would be willing to help guide this project please...

There is a world of difference between knowing you are wrong and being told you are wrong. Janan Ganesh, Journalist

If we do not maintain justice, justice will not maintain us. Francis Bacon, Philosopher

Get into good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America. Rep. John Lewis

Friendship adds a brighter radiance to prosperity and lessens the burden of adversity by dividing and sharing it. Cicero

The separation of powers (doctrine) was adopted by the Convention of 1787 not to promote efficiency but to preclude the exercise of arbitrary power - Justice Louis Brandels