New chamber chief

March 2009 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Mary Owen After several months of testing the executive waters as interim director, Kelly Schreiber’s leadership of the Stayton-Sublimity Chamber of Commerce is now official. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to serve the Stayton/Sublimity community,” said Schreiber of her appointment ...

Stimulus funds: Stayton, Aumsville have ‘shovel-ready’ projects planned

March 2009 Posted in News | Comments Off

By Mary Owen To make long-overdue repairs to city streets, Stayton and Aumsville will seek a share of the federal stimulus funds heading to Oregon in the next few months. Oregon could receive up to $350 million from the highway funding included ...

Sublimity receives grants for fire district equipment

March 2009 Posted in News | Comments Off

Sublimity Fire District has recently received two grants totaling $62,455. Chief Brandon Hamilton expressed his thanks to FEMA and the Neil R. MacDonald Charitable Foundation for their support of the fire district. “This helps us continue to move forward in these tough ...

Community effort: Gates gathers fire hall funds without raising taxes

March 2009 Posted in News | Comments Off

With a goal of building a new fire hall without adding to the tax burden for the community, the Gates Fire District Emergency Services Support group has raised nearly $675,000 from cash donations, fundraisers, pledges, grants and in-kind services. The goal ...

Job training: Students learn interview skills

March 2009 Posted in School | Comments Off

By Mary Owen “What is your most negative trait?” This simple question, posed by most employers, is not always easy for prospective employees to answer, but Stayton High School seniors will learn how to turn the “negative” into a “positive” at the ...

Mentors sought for youngsters

March 2009 Posted in Other | Comments Off

Sometimes it’s important to have someone to look up to. Youth Impact, a non-profit agency that serves at-risk youth in Marion County, is looking for volunteer mentors. The organization offers a big brother or big sister approach for children  4 to ...

Budget blues: College faces cuts

March 2009 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Doom and gloom over the state’s proposed 3 percent drop in funding to colleges and universities has spawned a few rumors about possible impacts on Santiam Center. Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s recommended budget for the 2009-2011 biennium slashed $15 million ...

Teaming up: College, city, clubs synchronize swimming

March 2009 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Thanks to a partnership with the city of Stayton, Santiam Center students can learn the strokes at the Stayton Family Memorial Pool. “It’s working very well,” said Janine Moothart, director of Chemeketa Community College’s regional campus. “It allows us to ...

Global positioning: GPS training seminar, class planned

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<em>By Mary Owen</em> “Twinkle, twinkle little star… ” Ever wonder where you are?   From the beginning of time, stars have been helping people find locations, but today’s Global Positioning System devices make it even easier.  Blake Miller will share his GPS expertise with ...

Canyon tours: Hiking, fishing, rafting and sharing a passion for the outdoors

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By Mary Owen Bob Brummer of Stayton loves to hike the Hole in the Wall and Goat Peak areas of the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness. Bill Sanderson of Mill City loves to fish along the Santiam River, which, he said, has some of ...
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