Art smart: Festival offers artistic opportunities, entertainment for all ages

April 2011 Posted in Arts, Culture & History | Comments Off

By Mary Owen North Santiam Canyon youngsters are invited to become “art smart” when they participate in a program of the same name at the upcoming CanyonArts Festival 2011. “For example, we are building a couple of spin art bikes, where one ...

Fresh perspective: Allison McKenzie named director of NSCEDC

April 2011 Posted in Business, People | Comments Off

Allison Ford McKenzie has been named the executive director of the North Santiam Canyon Economic Development Corporation, NSCEDC. A non-profit corporation, NSCEDC was founded in 1996 to promote the economic, social and educational environment of the North Santiam communities. Building a diverse ...

Racing for change: Break the Chain racers call attention to social causes

April 2011 Posted in Community, People | 1 Comment »

By Mary Owen When Kailia Walter was a toddler, doctors diagnosed her with ulcerative colitis, a disease, they said, would rob her from leading a normal life. “I was told that I would never be able to play sports and I would ...

The Forum: Success creates challenge

April 2011 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Dave KinneyStop and look around the next time you walk into the Stayton Public Library.The library is a beehive of activity.  Adult and youth computer areas are full.Patrons wait in line to check out books.The meeting room is filled ...

Animals in need: Sanctuary overwhelmed by new cases of neglect

April 2011 Posted in Community | Comments Off

Cody would have died within months if he hadn’t been rescued and taken to Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary in Scio. Cody was living outside near Silverton in the rainy, winter months along with three other horses all trying to sustain themselves ...

Madeline’s Adventures: Need a nanny? – Passport and suitcase ready to go

April 2011 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Madeline Lau There comes a time in every young, energetic, person’s life when someone, stranger or friend, asks you to babysit. I never mind this, since children are the promise for tomorrow. I’ve sat for many babies and recently accepted a ...

Inspiring students: Students get more help to reach their goals

April 2011 Posted in School | Comments Off

College 101 An evening on higher education opportunities April 13, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free. Public welcome. Regis High School, 550 W. Regis St. Stayton By Mary Owen Patti Keudell will put her 30 years experience as a teacher and counselor for the North Santiam ...

A Grin at the End: A study on teens and puppies

April 2011 Posted in Columnists & Opinion, Other | Comments Off

By Carl Sampson Everything I know about teenagers, I learned from puppies. OK, that may be a bit of an overstatement, but at the same time, there’s a lot of truth in it. Dogs and kids really do have a lot in common, ...