Double duty: Mark and Tracy Braeme serve together in Iraq

January 2010 Posted in People | Comments Off

By Cali Bagby The UH-60 Blackhawk’s rotor blades roar as it ascends into the sky. Unit maintenance officer Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mark Braeme, 42, of Sublimity, watches as the helicopter disappears into the darkness of the night. “The only part that’s ...

Urban renewal: Group aims to get measure on May ballot

January 2010 Posted in News | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Stayton residents might have a say about the city’s recently passed Urban Renewal District, if a proposed petition drive is successful. “I’m encouraged about our ability to gather these signatures and would expect this to be on the ballot,” ...

Citizens survey under review: Stayton residents express opinions about their town

January 2010 Posted in News | Comments Off

By Mary Owen More than 400 Stayton residents responded to a citizen survey sent out with November utility bills and on the city’s Web site. Survey results To receive a report on the results, which were received by Nov. 30, contact the city’s Planning ...

Center opens Jan. 14

January 2010 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Santiam Senior Center 4818 Kingston-Jordan Road 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays For information or to volunteer, call Mel Tufteskog at 503-767-8894 or Greg McWayne at 503-910-5900 or send message to: mcwaynes@hotmail.com Hankering for a game of bridge? Want ...

Going retail: Salem shop adds Break the Chain Apparel

January 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off

Break the Chain Apparel has announced that the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation’s storefront, Where the Sidewalk Begins, now carries Break the Chain merchandise. Break the Chain Apparel will be available at 233 Commercial St. NE in downtown Salem. “This is the only ...

Giving back: Lyons builder helps fulfill child’s wish

January 2010 Posted in People | Comments Off

Kurt Hueller of Hueller Construction Inc. of Lyons, joined other tradesman from the Oregon Remodeler Association to help grant a wish for Tyler Strasheim, an 8-year-old from Springfield. Tyler is qualified to receive a wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of ...

Duck heads south: Fan takes her green ‘n’ gold ride to the Rose Bowl

January 2010 Posted in People | Comments Off

­­­­­­By Mary Owen Neither Oregon rain nor California shine kept this Duck fan from her appointed rounds. Her destination? The 2010 Rose Bowl to see the Ducks vie for the Pacific Athletic Conference title with the Ohio State Buckeyes. A four-point spread mid-month ...

Booster bash: Auction action returns to Stayton High School campus

January 2010 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Stayton High School Booster Club Auction “The Ultimate Tailgate Party” Jan. 23 Stayton High School, Don Carey Court Doors open and Silent Auction begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner begins at 6:15p.m. Oral Auction begins at 7 p.m. Theme: Ultimate Tailgate Party celebrates the 30th year ...

Madeline’s Adventures: Thinking about things – These are a few of my favorites

January 2010 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Madeline Lau The holidays are a great time to sit back, take stock, and really look at the impact you have on the things around you. For me, this holiday season was one of mixed emotions. Sure, I love gift ...