Sports shots: Golf

Sean Peterson begins his warm up at Trysting Tree Golf Course,
just off the highway outside of downtown Corvallis,
 by hitting  some balls at the driving range first.

After having warmed up, Sean tees up at the first hole and has a great drive down the middle of the fairway.
The rest of the course would prove to be a bit more challenging as the wind picked up

Following a successful round of golf, finishing only 10, Sean cools down by sinking some putts
at the putting green, much is the routine for golfers

Free Shot: West Linn vs. Wilsonville Lax

The match between the West Linn Lions and Wilsonville Wildcats starts as two opposing players face-off.

Tensions run high and the physicality sets the mood of the game early on as players fight for the ball.

Three West Linn defenders run down the Wilsonville attacker. The Lions went on to hold the Wildcats scoreless 12-0. 

Nelson Brown, Barber profile

         Nelson Brown is a man of his principles and morals, no more and no less. The local barber at Diversity Cuts, previously located in OSU's Memorial Union, has since moved to 11th and Van Buren Ave.
          Nelson has been cutting, trimming, and styling hair in Corvallis for 10 years now, but his experience in this field dates much longer than that, and it really does show through his quality.
          Back in the day barber shops used to be a place of safety and freedom, but like most things in this world, these shops have been industrialized to perform haircuts faster. You used to be able to shoot the breeze with your barber and neither them nor you would ever have to worry about what was discussed, no matter how controversial or sensitive the topic. Now your lucky if can get the person cutting your hair to say anymore than "So what do you want?" Nelson distances himself from that notion and he'll be the first one to tell you that.
          When you first walk in your senses are almost overwhelmed. Immediately, what you might mistake to be a white wolf trots right to you with a friendly greeting. If you somehow manage to walk out of the shop without any of your hair on you this dog will be sure to fix that with some of its own. If this amiable canine isn't enough to make you feel comfortable then the music is sure to. Nelson's own personal music library consists of anything ranging from Led Zepplin, 2Pac, to some good ol' fashion James Brown, whatever you want hes got it, and that's just his music.
          Nelson's upbringing was far from easy, raised in a foster home with several brothers and sisters, Brown learned quickly that race was nothing but a color. "I grew up with just about every skin color under the sun, my father taught me to respect everyone and everything unless they gave you a reason otherwise and I still hold that true to this day." Brown went on to say,"With so many different types of races under that roof we all learned how to cut each others hair, that's why I can cut anything that walks through that door."
          A regular customer, Jeff Russell, had nothing but praise to give to the talented barber and his establishment.
          "A barber shop should be a place where you can shoot the s*** with your friends, barber, and other customers. [You can] talk about your old lady and the problems she's giving you or how the governments screwing us over. Doesn't matter everyone has something to contribute."

          Many were disappointed to see Nelson relocate from his campus shop but many felt that his location was inhibiting him from doing what he wanted to do in his shop. Matt King was one such individual.
          "Some people just can't handle the rawness of a classic barber shop. People swear and might say some things that you don't agree with, but that's what it's all about!"
          If you haven't had the chance to stop by this classic barber shop, anyone of Diversity Cuts' customers will encourage you to stop by for a chat and one of the cleanest cuts in town.

At a Glance
Nelson Brown, Barber, Diversity Cuts
Diversity Cuts' Facebook page
Located at 11th and Van Buren Ave Corvallis, OR 97330, across from the Rice 'n' Spice market
Call in to make an appointment to avoid the wait at (541) 908-3272
Price is $15-$20 or go in on Tuesdays for a discount at $10, with tip of course

Story #3: The Changing Nature of Life

          Change is an inevitability. From the moment we are born, we are thrown into a world that is constantly changing around us. Every creature, by nature, will oppose change because it goes against their daily routine. Many people struggle to adapt to change, not Jane Barton.

          Last Tuesday night The LaSells Stewart Center at OSU hosted Dr. Jane Barton, MTS, MASM. She is an enthusiastic writer, speaker, listener, and founder of Cardinal, LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to educating people in the hardships of comforting the old, ill, and disabled.

          Barton opened with a simple question for the crowd, "Do you welcome change?" The murmuring crowd was silenced and few nodded their heads. It's amazing how such a simple word is capable of causing such a noticeably discomforting reaction.

          With little response from the now tentative audience, Barton said simply, "In order to achieve continuity, we must be willing to change." The manner in which Barton said this was so matter-of-fact, she made it sound as if it were obvious, very convincing. According to Barton there are four types of change, cognitive, physical, relationship, and spiritual. Each of these changes we experience is just a transition. "The best part about transitions is that they provide opportunities to discover yourself...to integrate change into our lives," said Barton.

          Everyone, young and old, worries about what tomorrow has to offer. Our world seems to revolve around this one concept, adapt to survive, for "change is the norm." Barton understands the changing nature of life as well as how to handle it. Now at age 55, she has seen both of her parents taken by cancer and knows the journey of care-giving.

          Perhaps the most challenging period in time for Barton was the "year of the hard hat,"when she had to deal with a divorce while moving out and caring for her father who had also had a stroke. The most difficult part for her though, was the fact that she hadn't yet gotten over the death of her mother years earlier. The only thing that helped Barton through that year was "the little voice of hope, of a divine." We all find hope in different places but that doesn't change the fact of life, it is the first thing given to us and the last thing taken away.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Barton...
Phone: 865-688-0661
Email: jbarton0829@yahoo.com
For more information visit her website.
http://www.drjanebarton.com/