Groundwaters Publishing, LLC
"Bubbling up in our own good time-- online."

I’m a “lifer” for Groundwaters. I’m so impressed with the work that’s being done by
Pat, Jennifer and all. I was particularly struck when I saw the last issue, Vol. 6 no. 4.
From cover to cover, it was just really good.
Jim Burnett’s photo of the Cape Creek Bridge reminded me of other coastal
bridges I’ve admired. How old is it, I wondered? Could it be duplicated today?
Thanks again to Pat Gill, who’s frequently listed in the credits. Pat G. is a stalwart
supporter, I know. Groundwaters has benefited greatly from her faith and steady
contributions behind the scenes. The help from her and so many others has felt like
a gift from God.
How wonderful to hear about the scholarship awarded to Joe Lay, and to see
Groundwaters Live!, the amateur writing contest and outreach to youth offered. The
magazine clearly has a life of its own, thanks to continued efforts by its dedicated
staff and featured authors. I look forward to further developments!
Many of the authors’ names are new to me. Good additions, all, to those more
familiar. I’m ever thrilled to see pieces from Avis Rust and Norm Maxwell and Karen
Wickham and Liath MacTire; humorous poetry from Jean Marie Purcell and
cartoons by Nick DeAngelo; stories and drawings by Riley Chambers… I’ve
learned a lot about people through these pages and been enriched beyond words. I
was introduced to Herbie and Mia Narayan and Wanda Edwards and others,
through their poems over time. Now I’m getting acquainted with the next generation
of contributors, such as Hoss Barker, Rachel Rich, Gus Daum, D.J. Barber,
Stephanie and Linsey Kau…too many names to list. Each one’s work touches me
in some way. Keep writing!
I appreciate the community info included on the back cover, as well; it’s an
appealing assortment of local events.
A note to readers: Marj’s Diary is yet worth a look at http://groundwaters.
org/pt_marj.htm as there’s much more than could be published in the magazine.
Interesting to see from beginning to end.
Thanks again for everything. I’ll always love Groundwaters and everyone who
makes it happen. It brings all sorts of people together in a beautiful way.
- Judy Hays Eberts
Philomath, Oregon
Judy is our much-beloved founder of Groundwaters magazine. It was her vision, blood,
sweat, tears and those of her husband Sonny that started this whole endeavor. Judy is now
living in Philomath and is a regular contributor of community profiles to the Philomath
Bulletin. Thanks Judy for your kind words and continued support!