Swing time: Glenn Tadina shares his love of music you can dance to

July 2012 Posted in Arts, Culture & History, People | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Glenn Tadina has a penchant for playing dance band music. “I had a lot of encouragement from my parents to get involved with music,” said Tadina, who has been a dance band leader for three-plus decades. “As I developed ...

High tech help: Fire district gets new suppression tool

July 2012 Posted in News | Comments Off

By Mary Owen The Stayton Fire District recently received a new fire attack device with potential to save property and lives. “We received the device in May of this year, trained our personnel, and placed it into service on our command vehicle ...

Relay for life: Fighting cancer by having fun

July 2012 Posted in Community, Other | Comments Off

Organizers hope to raise $100,000 at Stayton’s annual Relay for Life, a fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society July 20-21 at Stayton High School. “It’s an ambitious goal,” said Alisha Oliver, event chair. “Teams and individuals are working hard to raise ...

It’s a Stampede! Rodeo ready to rock

July 2012 Posted in Community | Comments Off

The popular NPRA-sanctioned Santiam Canyon Stampede rodeo returns for its 16th year July 19-21 at Sublimity Harvest Festival Grounds. “New this year at the Stampede is our giant video board,” said spokesperson Corky Justis. More than a score board, the video ...

Clowns back for SummerFest

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SummerFest organizers are looking forward to another busy day of events Saturday, July 28, drawing up to 10,000 people and more than 100 businesses, arts, crafts and food booths to Third Avenue in downtown Stayton. Activities run along Third from ...

Making magic: Scott Anderson brings M*A*S*H Meets Magic to Aumsville

July 2012 Posted in Arts, Culture & History, People | Comments Off

By Mary Owen Renowned magician and U.S. Army aviator Scott Anderson is ready to perform for the locals. “Since this is my solo show, it is a much smaller and intimate performance than what you would see at a casino,” said Anderson, ...