Snow adventures: Snowmobile club members enjoy breathtaking scenery

January 2009 Posted in Other | Comments Off

North Santiam Snowmobile Club Dues are $10 per year; Oregon State Snowmobile Association dues are $25 a year.   There will be a snowmobile safety class Jan. 11, 9 a.m. at the Mill City Boy Scout cabin. To register call Russ Goffin, 503-897-2915. For information on North Santiam ...

Harold White: Aumsville mayor looks toward city’s future in his 12th term

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  By Mary Owen In November, Harold White won his 12th term as Aumsville mayor after almost 22 years in the seat. It’s a step, White said, that lets him serve the growing Santiam Canyon municipality. “Any way you can do some positive ...

Mission accomplished: Stayton librarian Pam Pugsley retires

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  By Mary Owen The Stayton Public Library added space, but now will lose its librarian.  “My whole career has been building this building,” said Pam Pugsley, who retires in January after six years of service to the library.  Pugsley won’t be entirely missing ...

Counting on you: Enumerators sought for upcoming census

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Census taker applications Contact Portland US Census office 503-205-8353 to schedule a test or check out: www.census.gov/2010censusjobs/ By Mary Owen The pay is good, the hours are flexible and the work is close to home. The job? U.S. Census taker – an opportunity for retirees, students, homemakers and ...

Winter driving: Guide offers information for motorists

January 2009 Posted in Your Health | Comments Off

In times of freezing temperatures and snow, drivers should get a handle on winter-related traffic safety information. A year-old publication, the Oregon Winter Driving Guide developed by the Governor's Transportation/ Tourism Task Force, is available to help motorists safely ...

Paneza Nelli: Proving that man lives by more than bread alone

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Paneza Nellie 111 NE Starr St., Sublimity Open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m Tuesday through Saturday, and closed Sunday and Monday. 503-767-STIX By Mary Owen At Paneza Nellie, every breadstick comes with a blessing. Sublimity’s newest eatery offers charm, good eats and a ministry that owner John ...

Madeline’s Adventures: Transit theater – Bus ride has drama, comedy, suspense and inspiration

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By Madeline Lau I live with my sister. This has been good and bad in a variety of ways. Good in that I always have a buddy, she’s a great cook, she takes me halfway to school and we play tennis ...

Celebrate Recovery: Program deals with hurt and pain

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Program Contacts Myron Jones, 503-508-1630, jonesmyrona@gmail.com Tim Schabel, lead pastor 503-510-5322, tim@foothillsstayton.org Tod Schlomann, missions and outreach pastor 503-428-8180, tod@foothillsstayton.org Elena Hammond, communications, 971-240-7690, elena@foothillsstayton.org More about Foothills Church: www.foothillsstayton.org More about Celebrate Recovery: www.celebraterecovery.com By Elena Hammond Hidden hurt and pain and the residue of a past drug addiction were ...

Piecemakers: The Oregon Garden about to bloom with colorful quilts

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By Jan Jackson Volunteers assembling a display of warmth and color sure to melt a cold January heart are getting ready for the second annual Stitches in Bloom Quilt Show, on Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31, at The Oregon ...

A Grin at the End: FYI, there’s no such thing as simple DIY

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By Carl Sampson It is done. Finished. And so am I. After six months, my wife and I have completed the remodel of our kitchen. The funny thing is, this project was supposed to be quick-and-dirty, one of those that you can finish ...