Community effort: Mehama Ball Park gets spruced up for new season

June 2009 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Play ball! That’s exactly what 72 kids from Lyons-Mehama will do this summer at the Mehama Ball Park at Roberts Field. “We’ve gone from one or two teams to six in the last couple of years,” said Chris Brown, vice ...

Nichol Plumbing: Family plans party to celebrate 50 years in business

June 2009 Posted in People | Comments Off

By Mary Owen In a pickle? Call Nichol! “It’s our mission to help people,” said Juanita Nichol, at 76 the matriarch of a four-generation plumbing business in Aumsville. Husband, Ted, coined the phrase when the couple opened shop almost 50 years ago in ...

SummerFest: Sign-ups begin

June 2009 Posted in Business | Comments Off

It’s time to sign-up for the annual Santiam SummerFest. The event is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July  25 on Third Avenue in Stayton. The downtown will be humming with activities including business, arts and crafts booths, food, entertainment, dog ...

Hueller Construction wins award for remodeling project

June 2009 Posted in Business | Comments Off

Hueller Construction, Inc., in Lyons received an Outstanding Remodeling Achievement award in Oregon Remodelers Association’s annual statewide competition. The awards are based on criteria including ability to meet clients’ needs, aesthetics, superior craftsmanship, innovative  use of methods and materials and ability ...

Job placement firm opens in Stayton

June 2009 Posted in Business | Comments Off

Looking for a new job or even a temporary job will get a little easier when Hire Source Staffing opens in Stayton. The public is invited to attend the opening of the area’s first full-service staffing agency at 9 a.m. Wednesday, ...

Berry facts: Oregon berries taste great, but don’t last long

June 2009 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Sharon Barnes (Editor’s note: Sharon Barnes’ family has raised strawberries since the mid-1920s and sells them every summer through their sales stand at Ace Hardware in Stayton.) Not so long ago, local strawberries were plentiful and inexpensive. Today, with fewer growers ...

Tour: Benefit opens private gardens

June 2009 Posted in Other | Comments Off

If you are looking for a little inspiration for your own garden or just curious about what’s growing in your neighbors’ back yards, don’t miss the ninth annual “Gardens of Delight” tour. The Santiam Heritage Foundation’s tour allows visitors the chance ...

Vrrrroom: Enthusiast invites all to share their interest in motorcycles at show

June 2009 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Devon Hlavinka grew up riding on a dirt bike in Stayton fields, an activity he still enjoys today. “My dad had a Harley before I was born,” Hlavinka said. “I followed in his footsteps.” A couple of years ago, he ...

Scholarships: $6,000 awarded

June 2009 Posted in School | Comments Off

Santiam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has selected recipients for its 2009 scholarship awards. This year, the auxiliary is awarding $6,000 in scholarships. Receiving $1,000 awards are: Laura Ann Paquet to Pacific University Physical Therapy Graduate Program; Cory Jacob Tiller of Scio High ...

Madeline’s Adventures: Wanderlust – Tell Mom, travel is educational too

June 2009 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Madeline Lau Despite my mother's best efforts, I refused to write an entire column about homework. She was convinced my articles about excessive travel were tarnishing my image as a diligent student and suggested I devote my spread this month ...
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