Re-inventing an industry: Group ponders possibilities for public land

June 2012 Posted in News | Comments Off

By James Day At about 11 a.m. on a bright May morning, a group of people gather in a stand of Douglas fir trees in the Willamette National Forest. The site, called Woodpecker, is off Road 2200 in the Detroit Ranger ...

End of the line? Climbing costs, declining revenues may cut rail service

June 2012 Posted in Business, News | Comments Off

By Mary Owen The prospect of cutting service south of Mount Angel by a short-haul, family-owned railway could negatively impact local businesses and the community, according to city officials. “The rail line runs from the Union Pacific main line in Woodburn, through ...

100 years strong: Old Glory still waves on pole from Sublimity’s City Hall

June 2012 Posted in Arts, Culture & History, Community | Comments Off

By Mary Owen An American flag proudly flies around the clock on a historic flagpole, a tribute to the past and the future. “The flag pole, crafted by Joseph Prange, is 100 years old this year,” said owner Ron Etzel. “I expect ...

Fresh food, fresh ideas: Fresh To You creates versatile CSA program

June 2012 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Brenna Wiegand Young “discriminating” eaters need time to get used to new foods (especially vegetables) and no one likes seeing fresh produce go to waste. These are among the reasons Nancy and Carl Hendricks of Fresh To You Produce & Garden ...

Advocating for schools: Threat of school closure energizes community

June 2012 Posted in School | Comments Off

By Mary Owen A parent advocacy group formed to be a voice in school district budget issues has taken wings. “We’re hoping to make this a bigger effort,” said Angie Fencl, a Mill City parent who is helping to facilitate the group. “We ...

Lace up: Running events springing up, Regis raising funds to surface track

June 2012 Posted in Sports & Recreation, Your Health | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Regis High School counselor Mike Bauer sees people running everywhere. “Health and fitness in the Santiam Canyon is exploding,” said Bauer, also a member of the Stayton Road Runners. “Running is such a user-friendly activity. You just need a ...

Continuing a dream: Aumsville Market honors founder Laurie Kennedy

June 2012 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Laurie Kennedy was always impressed by the talents of local artisans, so much so that she started a craft fair in her hometown of Aumsville last year. “I remember many hours being dragged from one shop to the next ...

A grin at the end: English fading like Latin, OMG

June 2012 Posted in Columnists & Opinion | Comments Off

I was talking with one of my nieces last fall about the destruction of the English language. She’s a middle school English teacher, so she’s on the front lines. We’re losing the English battle. Middle school kids — those in grades ...

End of the line? Climbing costs, declining revenues may cut rail service

June 2012 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Mary Owen The prospect of cutting service south of Mount Angel by a short-haul, family-owned railway could negatively impact local businesses and the community, according to city officials. “The rail line runs from the Union Pacific main line in Woodburn, through ...

Serving more than coffee: Brewed Awakening a cornerstone

June 2012 Posted in Business | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Sharon Ciampi admits she sometimes wears her emotions on her sleeve, but it’s her honesty and forthrightness that her customers love. “As a business woman, you’re supposed to be happy all the time, but it’s not always like ...