Sensational Seniors
The Original Southern Oregon Grandma2Go Retires
Jacksonville Review – Dec 2023/Jan 2024
In 2015, Jacksonville resident Linda Otto founded a nonprofit to support new mothers who had no extended family members living nearby. Since then, the Grandmas2Go Family Coaches program has served […]
Jerry & Larry – Sensational Senior Swimmers
When CrossFit became an aggravation for Jerry Greer, at age 83, he jumped back in the pool for his fitness routine. He’d been an active swimmer in high school and during his time in the […]
Mayor Recognizes Outstanding Citizens
Editor’s Note: At the January 4 City Council meeting, a standing-room-only audience packed New City Hall to pay tribute to Mayor Bowen’s yearly award recipients. On behalf of a grateful community, thank you to them […]
A Tribute to Margaret Lyon – by Mike McClain
Sensational Seniors – February 2021
Margaret Lyon was born in Wray, Colorado on October 5, 1937 and left this world in Jacksonville, Oregon on December 27, 2020. After attending school for twelve years in Wray, Margaret […]
Sue Miler’s Activist Life Continues in Jacksonville – by Mike McClain
Sensational Seniors – November 2020
In 2009, Sue Miler and her, husband, Dave Doi, moved across country from Washington, D.C. to an active retirement life in Jacksonville. Like all featured Sensational Seniors, she has a compelling […]
Helen Hein Celebrates 101st Birthday at Pioneer Village
JACKSONVILLE, OR – October 2020 – Pioneer Village held a very special party this week to celebrate Helen Hein turning 101-years-old. Hein, a resident of Pioneer Village was able to have a safe distance celebration […]
Bruce Gieg Still Celebrates Work at 87 – by Mike McClain
Sensational Seniors – October 2020
When I arrived at the home of Bruce Gieg, my October “Sensational Seniors” subject, I found him in his shop, sitting in a folding chair and repairing the power take-off mechanism […]
Gene and Glenda Cossette Celebrate 69 Years of Marriage – by Mike McClain
Sensational Seniors – September 2020
When I first met Gene and Glenda Cossette twelve years ago, I commented to my wife, “They look like they just stepped out of a fashion magazine,” as they were both […]
Lorin Severson’s Faith and Determined Spirit Have Served Him Well – by Mike McClain
Sensational Seniors – August 2020
Lorin Severson has experienced Jacksonville, off and on, for over 70 years, so like the Farmers Insurance ad goes, “He has seen a thing or two.” That he’s here in Jacksonville […]
Donna Schatz Remains a Tireless Worker – by Mike McClain
Sensational Seniors – June 2020
“Sensational Seniors” subject, Donna Schatz, let me know at the beginning of my interview that she finds little value in biographical dates but, other than that, was full of interesting biographical […]