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nursedonna (Anonymous) says…

Mari Katherine,

You go, Girl!! I love reading your columns! You are truly your mother's daughter. I hope you continue embracing life and experiencing each moment as it comes.
Leaving Craig, I mean REALLY leaving Craig was incredibly difficult for me...but what a journey I've been taking since then! I can't believe I left 8 years ago. But it's such a comfort knowing that Craig, CO, is still home...the home I can return to...for love, support, friendship.

Bless you as you begin your new chapter of life,
Donna Reishus

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nursedonna (Anonymous) says…

I came to Craig in 1976 and left in 2000. I hated being in Craig at 1st, but over the months, the years, found it to be the most incredible community I had ever encountered. After living in Belize, Central America, for 7 years and now calling Oregon "home" (although my house, my truck, my dog Nellie and my stuff are in Belize) I know that I will never find another place so kind, compassionate, friendly as I experienced in Craig. I loved raising my family there. The depth of friendships I developed in Craig can never be emulated. Allan and I are so proud of our children and the wonderful members of society that they've become. That happened only because they were born, raised and educated there, and were part of the community of Craig.

I have grown so much as an individual in the last 30 years...and Craig has contributed to most of that growth. Currently, I am working as an Americorps/VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America.) I give many speeches in my work...and never do I speak without mentioning the community of Craig. I LOVE YOU GUYS!

Donna Reishus
Americorps/VISTA
Coordinator for Learning and Civic Engagement
Student Life and Leadership
Linn Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd. SW
Albany, OR, 97321

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