Exploring medical options: Doctor films documentary in Detroit

February 2012 Posted in Your Health | No Comments »

More than an hour away from a commercial airport and 50 miles from a major city, little Detroit, Ore., with about 250 full-time residents, may seem an unlikely place for a medical convention.

What is your lifestyle score?: Wellness class explores choices

February 2012 Posted in Your Health | No Comments »

Forget New Year’s resolutions about working out every day or never eating sugar or fat again. We all know they end up abandoned because they prove next to impossible in our unpredictable lives.

Nothing goes to waste: Canyon City Gleaners help stretch budgets

February 2012 Posted in Community | No Comments »

Peggy Nickich was a “bored housewife” looking for something to do to benefit her community. When she started Canyon City Gleaners on her back porch almost 25 years ago, she never imagined how it would blossom.

Car-hop to manager: New owner a familiar face at the Stayton A&W

February 2012 Posted in Business | No Comments »

For Brenda Lederer, the Stayton A&W has been a big part of her life since she was 17 years old.

A Grin at the End: A Muppet to be…

February 2012 Posted in Columnists | No Comments »

When I grow up I want to be — drum roll, please —  a Muppet!

Seeking to make a difference: Local veterinarian excited about his new assignment as a Congressional Fellow

January 2012 Posted in People | No Comments »

Born and raised in a farming community, Richard Smilie grew up pulling weeds out of soybean fields and detasseling corn.

Not to be taken lightly: Stayton reviews downtown fixture options

January 2012 Posted in News | No Comments »

To LED or not LED – that’s the decision Stayton city councilors are mulling over about downtown Stayton streetlights.

Levy considered: Future of Stayton pool, parks, library may be on ballot

January 2012 Posted in News | No Comments »

Stayton city officials are reviewing the need for a new four-year local option levy for the city’s pool, library and parks to be placed on the May 15 ballot.

Pickles, pies and presidents: Bula Smith celebrates 100 years

January 2012 Posted in People | No Comments »

Make sure to wish longtime Stayton resident Bula Smith a happy birthday on Jan. 14. Make that happy 100th birthday!

Madeline’s Adventures: Down Under moves to the top of the travel destination list

January 2012 Posted in Columnists | No Comments »

Visiting Korea was like a strange homecoming, with everything I saw reminding me of time I spent in Seoul last summer attending university.