Stepping-up to the plate: Sen. Ron Wyden shares his objectives

February 2011 Posted in News | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Tax reform and health care were key issues drawing comments from Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) at last month’s Aumsville Town Hall meeting. Approximately 100 citizens came to hear Wyden’s answers to questions such as that asked by one audience ...

Clean-up continues: Community raises money to pay for repairs

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By Mary Owen Aumsville residents were given high marks from Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) at a Town Hall meeting last month. “I’m so proud of you,” Wyden told the audience of about 100. He went on to praise the actions of neighbors ...

Got ideas? Drop by for coffee

February 2011 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Downtown discussion A no-host coffee to brainstorm ideas to support Downtown Stayton’s Economic Vitality 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 Covered Bridge Café 510 N. Third Ave., Stayton Everyone welcome. Got an idea on how to spruce up downtown Stayton? Know of a business ...

Changes afoot: Community award nominations due Feb. 4

February 2011 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Mary OwenRecent recipients STAYTON FIRST CITIZEN 2005 Gerry Aboud 2006 Dave Karr 2007 Rich Kingsley 2008 Russ Strohmeyer 2009 Kevin Rubel SUBLIMITY FIRST CITIZEN 2005 Gary Rychard 2006 Raymond Heuberger 2007 Wayne Silbernagel 2008 Gene Ditter 2009 Steve Zuber MAN OF THE YEAR 2005 Ron Lierman 2006 Bill Martinak 2007 Jim Hight 2008 Curt Froemke 2009 Chuck ...

A starting place: New fitness center offers personalized training

February 2011 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Daniel and Tirzah Hawkins are taking fitness in a whole new direction. “We offer personal attention in a private setting,” said Daniel of the couple’s new fitness center, Where to Start Fitness, in downtown Stayton. The Hawkins, both in ...

Indoor market: Entrepreneur opens venue for farmers, makers, collectors

February 2011 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand On any given Tuesday afternoon, a unique collection of people begins arriving at the old Silverton Grange Hall. Back and forth, from their vehicles in the tree-lined parking lot to their tables inside, they bear their precious cargo – ...

Madeline’s Adventures: Stop the press – Lau household upgrades its technology

February 2011 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Madeline Lau The New Year inevitably brings with it a barrage of resolutions and changes, some good, some bad, some totally awesome. In addition to my own resolution, designed to bring more joy to my life (very simply: dance more), it ...

A Grin at the End: Peaceful treaty to Puppygate affair

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By Carl Sampson Since we last spoke, several developments have transpired in the Puppygate affair. As in, we got a puppy. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking that I caved in to the kids — it wouldn’t be the first time — ...