Mailbox / Food Box: Postal carriers collect food donations May 11

May 2013 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Stamp Out Hunger Postal Carrier Food Drive Saturday, May 11 Place non-perishable food contributions (no glass containers, please) next to your mailbox prior to your normal mail delivery time. Postal carriers will collect. Top 10 food items needed are: Shelf-stable dairy; soup; ...

Stayton Public Library Foundation welcomes new board members

May 2013 Posted in Community | Comments Off

Deana Freres, Josh Hardage and Chad Seegmiller, all of Stayton, recently joined the Stayton Public Library Foundation board. Freres serves on the Board of Directors for Family Building Blocks and also volunteers with The Boys and Girls Aid Society of Oregon. ...

Serving with purpose: Highway cleanup group’s beautification project

May 2013 Posted in Community | Comments Off

Always Our Children Founded in 1947, the Mill City group meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at Mountain Edge Cafe on Hwy. 22 in Mill City. The next meeting is May 8. There are no ...

Catch some fun: Fishing Derby offers prizes, raises money for fireworks

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[caption id="attachment_1377" align="alignright" width="232"] Detroit Lake[/caption] By Mary Owen “Fish on!” is the cry to be heard at Detroit Lake’s 31st annual Fishing Derby, held May 17-19 at the popular North Santiam Canyon lake. “We expect a record turn out this year,” said ...

Destination Detroit: Foundation, bikeway to promote scenic area

May 2013 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Two projects are in the works to benefit the Detroit area: a scenic bikeway and a new nonprofit organization. “The Detroit Lake Foundation will be a nonprofit that will benefit the greater Detroit/Idanha community,” said Bob Franz, with the ...

Summer adventures: Aumsville plans free activities for families, kids

May 2013 Posted in Community | Comments Off

[caption id="attachment_1350" align="alignright" width="300"] Aumsville’s nine weeks of free summer camp are held in Porter-Boone Park from 10 a.m. - noon beginning June 17.[/caption] By Mary Owen Soaring to outer space, exploring the depths of the ocean, swinging through jungles and traveling ...

Plans for Pioneer Park: $300,000 grant sought

April 2013 Posted in Community, News | Comments Off

By Mary Owen A two-year project to improve Pioneer Park will move forward if the city of Stayton’s recent grant request is approved. “The Parks and Recreation board will apply for a Recreation Trails Program grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation ...

Furry friendship: Dogs, cats and distressed pet owners find aid through local outreach organizations

April 2013 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Mary Owen A decade ago, Danielle Black’s mother started rescuing animals, a legacy that Black carries on today. “Since I was 6 years old, I always helped her,” the Mill City woman said. “Her dream was for a nonprofit that would ...

Community building: Leadership training group tackles park project

April 2013 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Two local parks will offer visitors a chance to get fit by playing a round of disc golf, thanks to participants in the Ford Institute for Community Building Leadership Program. Participants in the Ford Institute’s Conference for Communities last ...

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 ...
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