Building a life: Craft, cabinetry, community all figure into 40 years in business

May 2013 Posted in People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_1352" align="alignright" width="300"] Jean and Bill Deeter of Lyons[/caption] By Mary Owen Bill Deeter often jokes that he makes a lot of sawdust and tries to sell what’s left over. “Growing up, I was always building something,” said the Lyons man, who ...

Future First Citizen: Stayton High’s Presley Gescher plans to be a teacher

April 2013 Posted in People, School | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_1273" align="alignright" width="300"] Presley Gescher[/caption] By Mary Owen Presley Gescher credits the unconditional love and support of her family as well as having great teachers throughout her school years for who she has become. “I have been lucky to have terrific role ...

Future First Citizen: John Sampson chosen to represent Regis

April 2013 Posted in People, School | Comments Off

By Mary Owen John Sampson believes Stayton abounds with hometown heroes, so when he was named Regis High Schools Future First Citizen, he felt incredibly honored. “So many give their time to make our community a better, more livable place and to ...

Retirement investment: Lulays find mentoring offers many rewards

April 2013 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_1270" align="alignright" width="300"] Tom Lulay, right, says being a mentor is a great way to give back to the community.[/caption] By Mary Owen After retiring, Tom and Carolyn Lulay had no intention of slowing down. “When you’re raising a family and both ...

Stayton First Citizen: Jennifer Niegel credits her parents for award

March 2013 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_1228" align="alignright" width="242"] Jennifer Niegel credits her parents for award.[/caption] By Mary Owen Stayton’s First Citizen credits her parents for modeling what it means to be a good citizen. “This award is really a testament to them,” said Jennifer Niegel of her ...

Sublimity First Citizen: Pam Lamb is dedicated helping others

March 2013 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_1229" align="alignright" width="255"] Pam Lamb jokes volunteering is her therapy.[/caption] By Mary Owen Sublimity First Citizen Pam Lamb’s greatest accomplishment is bestowing a love of community on her four children. “I try to be a role model for my kids and grandkids,” ...

It’s a boy!: Cade Childress first baby born in new center

March 2013 Posted in People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_1248" align="alignright" width="300"] Cade Steven Childress clocked in at 1:13 a.m. on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, just seven minutes after mom, Megan, and dad, Tyson, arrived at Santiam Hospital’s new Family Birth Center.[/caption] By Mary Owen A Mill City baby boy ...

Heeding the call: Dr. Debbie Eisenhut chooses to work where most needed

February 2013 Posted in People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_1207" align="alignright" width="231"] Dr. Debbie Eisenhut[/caption] By Mary Owen Handing out food to Pakistani flood victims was a far cry from practicing medicine in Oregon, but for Debbie Eisenhut, it was a calling she could not ignore. “God called me to the ...

Community rallies: After helping others, firefighter is on the receiving end

December 2012 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_1170" align="alignright" width="229"] Ryan Bishop at a training session for the Aumsville Fire department.[/caption] By Mary Owen A local firefighter’s plight stirred people to action during one of the busiest times of the year. After 42 years of firefighting, Ryan Bishop suffered ...

Healing touch: Chiropractor found her calling early

December 2012 Posted in Business, People | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_1175" align="alignright" width="174"] Teri Pitcairn at work on a patient in her Aumsville office[/caption] By Mary Owen Teri Pitcairn’s venture into chiropractic healing started when she was just a child. “My mom was seeing a chiropractor for back pain,” Pitcairn said. “He ...
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