Stayton First Citizen: Jodi Hack committed to making life better

March 2012 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Jodi Hack whole-heartedly believes in making a difference. Hack has been called a true leader, someone who is able to rally people to a cause and more importantly, get things done. “Jodi is passionate, her heart is bigger than ...

Sublimity First Citizen: George Susbauer – You have to give to receive

March 2012 Posted in Other | 1 Comment »

By Mary Owen George Susbauer is the ultimate volunteer. People, animals, community organizations – all have benefitted from Sublimity’s First Citizen’s giving nature, according to those who know and love him. “George helps numerous people, no matter what age or their needs,” said ...

Business of the Year: Postal Connection makes ‘people connection

March 2012 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Don and Sue Harteloo both sport retail backgrounds, experience that has led them to earn 2011 Business of the Year honors for Postal Connections in Stayton. Don was sales and merchandise manager for 25 years with Montgomery Ward and ...

Future First Citizen: James Guerra finds leadership rewarding

March 2012 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

By Jodi Kerr Stayton High School’s Future First Citizen James Guerra is proud to represent Stayton because he has found that Stayton is a friendly town with citizens willing to help. Guerra moved to Stayton about five years ago from Orlando, Fla. “I ...

Future First Citizen: Erin Marshall wants to help children with cancer

March 2012 Posted in Community, People | Comments Off

By Jodi Kerr Sublimity resident and Regis High School Future First Citizen Erin Marshall has grown up fighting, but the battle has won her recognition and fond friends. The daughter of Lance and Bonnie Marshall, her involvement with the Relay for ...

A safe place: Aumsville works toward establishing a local Boys & Girls Club

March 2012 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Mary Owen A proposed Boys & Girls Club is right in line with Aumsville’s vision of providing positive recreation opportunities for local youth, according to city officials. “Aumsville needs a Boys & Girls Club because our town is growing, and we ...

Levy on ballot: Council seeks continued support for pool, library, parks

March 2012 Posted in News | Comments Off

Stayton City Councilors have opted to place a local option tax on the May 15 ballot at the same amount of an expiring levy approved by voters in 2008. “The city council felt strongly that the voters would appreciate no increase in taxes with ...

A warm welcome: Chambers pulling together swag bags for newcomers

March 2012 Posted in Other | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Do you have some swag for the bag? That’s the question circling local businesses and organizations in the Santiam Canyon for a joint venture the Stayton/Sublimity and North Santiam chambers of commerce are starting. “We want to welcome those who ...

Community sampler: Cooks, nature lovers, businesses share their wares

March 2012 Posted in Community | 1 Comment »

By Mary Owen Santiam Marketplace Trade Fair & Outdoor Show Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stayton Middle School Shuttle available from Roth’s, Lakeside Assisted Living, Marian Estates Admission: one can of food for the Stayton Community Food Bank Will Satak started cooking ...

Fun way to fitness: April 1 race / walk

March 2012 Posted in Your Health | Comments Off

By Mary Owen The owners of Where to Start Health and Fitness Studio invites residents to “fool” their “fat.” Daniel and Tirzah Hawkins are hosting their first 5K Fool Your Fat Walk/Run followed by a opening celebration on April 1. “We want to ...
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