When the war doesn’t end: Talk centers on dealing with post-traumatic stress

May 2012 Posted in Community | Comments Off

By Mary Owen The War after the War Santiam Memorial Hospital 1401 N. Tenth Ave., Stayton Thursday, May 10, 7 p.m. Dr. David Collier, a team leader at the Salem Oregon Veterans Health Administration, will speak on post-traumatic stress disorder. Free lecture hosted by Blue Star Mothers 503-569-6650 or e-mail BSMWillamette@yahoo.com. Nightmares, flashbacks, irritability, ...

Help for families in crisis: Group provides short term care to keep children out of foster care system

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By Mary Owen A national movement of families giving hope to children and parents in crisis has reached Stayton. New Growth Shelters, a fledgling program based at Foothills Church, connected recently with Safe Families for Children in Salem and hopes to spread ...

River time: Ready to float or fish?

May 2012 Posted in Sports & Recreation | Comments Off

By Mary Owen A wet spring will not dampen fishing or river trips on the North Santiam, river guide Bill Sanderson said. “The spring greenery and the birthing of new birds and animals along the riverbanks is the most delightful news of ...

Cast a line: Catch a prize

May 2012 Posted in Community, Sports & Recreation | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Detroit Lake Fishing Derby Sponsored by DLRABA May 18-19, 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. May 20, 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Awards 3 p.m. Cost: $15 adults $8 children 13 and younger The popular Detroit Lake Fishing Derby will make the most of good ...

Road show: ACT hits the road to bring comedy to three communities

May 2012 Posted in Arts, Culture & History | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Aumsville Community Theatre is taking its newest play on the road. Nunsense, dubbed a “hilarious spoof about five nuns putting on a talent show as a fundraiser” by director Shannon Rempel, will run in Mill City, Shaw and ...

Sublimity fire bond: District seeks to replace old engines

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By Mary Owen The Sublimity Fire District will ask voters to approve a small hike to an existing bond measure May 15. We’re asking for a $950,000 bond measure to replace two of our aging fire engines,” said Chief Brandon Hamilton. “That ...

Passport to art: Day-long festival features art, music, writers and more

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By Mary Owen The CanyonArts Festival brings a whole new lineup of entertainment, a full day of music and interactive fun for the family this month. “Aside from our performers, there will be time between sets and activities for open microphone and ...

A Grin at the End: Keys inspire devilish side

May 2012 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

By Carl Sampson You know the saying: “Everyone faces temptation, it’s how you react that matters.” Or something like that. That thought came to mind the other day when I was taking a walk, as I often do ...