Building success: New businesses sprout up with the help of GROW

September 2011 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Mary Owen GROW Santiam has parlayed advising small business owners into a record-high client mark and a new name. “We just passed the 200 client mark this summer,” said Allison McKenzie, executive director and enterprise facilitator. “That’s a big milestone for ...

A medical team: Drs. Hotan and Hadden celebrate 10 years serving Aumsville

September 2011 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Aumsville Medical Clinic celebrates a decade of providing healthcare to the community this month. “We’re hoping for a big 10th anniversary celebration!” said Dr. Tanie Hotan, a family physician who has worked with the clinic since its opening in ...

The Hazelwoods: Seventy years together and looking forward to more

September 2011 Posted in Arts, Culture & History, People | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Seventy years have passed since the jock got down on his knees and proposed to the coed in June of 1941, but their love is as strong as ever. “I thought he was kidding, and I laughed,” said Catherine ...

Cause Day: New at Sublimity Harvest Fest

September 2011 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Mary Owen The Sublimity Harvest Festival has a new addition to its lineup this year: Cause Day. “We’ve invited 15 nonprofits to join us just inside the gate,” said Tammi Burns, co-chair of the Community Outreach Committee of the Sublimity Harvest ...

Calling all car buffs: Detroit pepares for Cruz-In at the lake

September 2011 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Nothing starts a car lover’s heart thumping like a few classic autos! “And we have plenty,” said Rick Ladbury, who stepped up with Dave and Lynn Schultz and Jeanette Hartwell to make this year’s Cruz-In at the Lake a ...

Call 2-1-1: A new service connects callers to social service agencies

September 2011 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Dixon Bledsoe When there is an emergency, we know the number to call is “9-1-1.” When we are looking for a business or a long lost friend’s phone number, we call 4-1-1. What number do you call when you are looking for ...

Nurturing families: Family Building Blocks brings support to homes

September 2011 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Mary Owen A new home-visiting program will offer hands-on support for families with young children in Stayton, Lyons and Mehama. “Part of our focus will be to build collaboration among community partners in this area,” said Kaye Cepeda, a family service ...

A Grin at the End: Fix budget by copying it

September 2011 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Carl Sampson Faithful readers may remember that in my previous columns I’ve fixed Social Security and the national health care system — and offered a great recipe for linguini with clam sauce. I had a few minutes, so I thought I’d ...