Improving forest health: New ideas may boost economy, too

February 2013 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By James Day Some assistance might be on the way for the timber industry in the Santiam Canyon. The United States Forest Service is working with the North Santiam Watershed Council and timber concerns to establish a special forest products industry in ...

Dinner talk: Swapping stories about the origins community’s chicken dinner

October 2012 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Tony Beitel loves to chat about the first St. Boniface Chicken Dinner. “My wife, Mildred, filled this old aluminum kettle to the brim with mashed potatoes,” said Beitel, 103, to his longtime friend, Joe Spenner, a mere 90, the ...

Believing in families: Julie Hilty joins Family Building Blocks outreach

October 2012 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Stayton’s Family Building Blocks outreach to area families has a new community outreach coordinator. Julie Hilty, a married mom of two boys, was a member of the South Salem MOMS Club that hosted a fundraising event once a year ...

Relay for life: Fighting cancer by having fun

July 2012 Posted in Community, Other | Comments Off

Organizers hope to raise $100,000 at Stayton’s annual Relay for Life, a fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society July 20-21 at Stayton High School. “It’s an ambitious goal,” said Alisha Oliver, event chair. “Teams and individuals are working hard to raise ...

Sublimity First Citizen: George Susbauer – You have to give to receive

March 2012 Posted in Other | 1 Comment »

By Mary Owen George Susbauer is the ultimate volunteer. People, animals, community organizations – all have benefitted from Sublimity’s First Citizen’s giving nature, according to those who know and love him. “George helps numerous people, no matter what age or their needs,” said ...

A warm welcome: Chambers pulling together swag bags for newcomers

March 2012 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Do you have some swag for the bag? That’s the question circling local businesses and organizations in the Santiam Canyon for a joint venture the Stayton/Sublimity and North Santiam chambers of commerce are starting. “We want to welcome those who ...

Samantha’s tale: Cat goes a-truckin’ to Texas… and finds a way home

December 2011 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Chris Childs Life-long Stayton area residents Richard and Mary Heater aren’t ones to let grass grow under their feet. While many people their age are content to relax after a lifetime in the working world, the Heaters stay busy. Over the past ...

Country fixin’s: Dinner, store, community feeling make for a good time

October 2011 Posted in Business, Other | Comments Off

By Omie Drawhorn St. Boniface Chicken Dinner & Bazaar Sunday, Oct. 9 Country Store hours: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.. Dinner hours: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sublimity Middle School cafeteria and gym 376 E Main St., Sublimity Tickets: $10 adult, $5 children 6-12, free younger ...

Nurturing families: Family Building Blocks brings support to homes

September 2011 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Mary Owen A new home-visiting program will offer hands-on support for families with young children in Stayton, Lyons and Mehama. “Part of our focus will be to build collaboration among community partners in this area,” said Kaye Cepeda, a family service ...

Vintage style: SummerFest fashion show benefits Brown House

July 2011 Posted in Arts, Culture & History, Other | Comments Off

By Mary Owen After living and teaching on the Southern Oregon Coast for more than 35 years, Mel and Mary Wallace were ready for a new adventure. The couple fell in love with the historic Stayton House, and in 2005, bought the ...
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