NEWS FLASH! SWALLOWS ARE BACK!

West Salem Journel Salem OR AP. Eric Olsen of Brush College reports that the first contingent of barn swallows has arrived from sunny Mexico back to their home at Swallows Nest. They appeared at aproximately 7:30 am this sunny morning swooping around inspecting eves and gutters and eyeing out nesting spots for the coming spring. The main contingency is somewhere in Northern Mexico taking their time. They will pass through L.A. on the way north passing by Manchester. This group, however, wanted a head start and were lonesome for Oregon. They will get the prime nesting spots. As they say "the early bird gets the worm." Stay tuned for more exciting swallow news!