Both sides benefit: Community Supported Agriculture project

May 2010 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Linda Whitmore Fresh To You Produce and Garden Center is going back to its roots, said Nancy Hendricks, owner of the business with her husband, Carl. They’re adding Community Supported Agriculture to their services. “That’s how we started way back when ...

Hook, line and sinker: Fish stories begin at the derby

May 2010 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Detroit Lake Fishing Derby May 14-16, 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day Awards Ceremony Sunday, May 16 at 3 p.m. Cost: $15 adults, $8 children 13 and under Sponsored by Detroit Lake Recreation and Business Association For more information, phone 503-854-3696 ...

Hospital helpers: Auxiliary reaches out to support students and fill needs for Santiam Memorial

May 2010 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Interested in joining? The Santiam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s next meeting is July 8, 1 p.m. in the conference room. Meetings are on the second Thursday of every third month. Information: 503-769-2175 Nineteen budding medical professionals have applied this year for ...

The urge to create: Found objects, imagination fuels Julie Keating’s artwork

May 2010 Posted in Arts, Culture & History | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Julie Keating loves to create, incorporating bits and pieces of stuff most folks might not even consider artistic. “I found these two poles on a walk across to the park,” said the Sublimity senior, rubbing her hands over two ...

Madeline’s Adventures: Tour guide Barbie

May 2010 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Madeline Lau I’ve had interesting experiences as an Asian Pacific studies major at Loyola Marymount University. Working for the Asian Studies department, I often send letters to China, order catering for Daoism Conferences and design programs and fliers for visiting scholars ...

Going natural: Plumber helps planet by saving water

May 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Aumsville is Dave Mayo’s home away from home. “I’m a kiwi,” said the 53-year-old plumber who hails from New Zealand. I’ve found myself in a place that not only reminds me of where I grew up, but also fits ...

Iggy’s: Food just like Grandpa made

May 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Iggy’s open house Saturday, May 8, 4 - 8 p.m. St. Anthony Hall, Sublimity For information visit www.iggyscatering.com or call 503-884-0542 Ian and Alex Johnson are cooking up a family business one course at a time. The brothers carry on their grandfather’s passion for preparing ...