Multiple charges follow ‘crime spree’

A Stayton man is facing numerous charges following an alleged crime spree that included the theft of a cash register from a convenience store and an assault on a police officer.

Bradley Lewis Bethell, 27, was arrested April 28 through a coordinated effort of law enforcement following a series of incidents beginning March 17.

On that day he allegedly attempted to steal the car of a Stayton woman and damaged the steering column.

Then on March 25 he allegedly shoplifted more than $100 in merchandise from Safeway and threatened harm against an individual as he left the scene. He was located by police a short time later but escaped after allegedly assaulting an officer.

Bethell was then caught on camera allegedly stealing a cash register from the Circle K on Shaff Road. When police made contact, Bethell again escaped.

On April 19, Bethell allegedly shoved an employee at a laundromat on South First Avenue after the employee asked Bethell to leave. Officers contacted Bethell a few blocks away and he fled on foot.

After these incidents, the Stayton Police Department coordinated with other Marion County agencies and shared Bethell’s information. The suspect was located April 28 hiding in a backyard shed on the 800 block of Sixth Street in Aumsville and taken into custody.

On May 1, charges were filed in Marion County Circuit Court including thirddegree robbery, second-degree theft, resisting arrest and second-degree criminal mischief. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison.

Kidnapping charge for Aumsville man

An Aumsville man is facing a Measure 11 kidnapping charge after allegedly holding a Jeffferson woman against her will.

Steele James Davidson, 29, was arrested March 28 for an incident March 10 during which the victim was allegedly confined and threatened by Davidson at a residence on the 1000 block of Talbot Drive. Prosecutors alleged this was an act of domestic violence.

Davidson is charged with seconddegree kidnapping, resisting arrest and two counts of first-degree burglary. If convicted, he faces at least 70 months in prison.

Davidson was released from the Marion County Jail May 26 in lieu of $290,000 bail. He is due back in court June 29 for a status check hearing.

Sentence for DUII injury

A Stayton man was sentenced to 12 days in jail and 18 months of probation after injuring a man in a DUII collision.

Matthew J. Mittig, 24, was sentenced May 15 in Marion County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to fourth-degree assault, DUII and reckless endangering for an incident Jan. 3. Court records said Mittig caused physical injury to another man while driving impaired.

During the 18 months of probation he may not consume alcohol or frequent places where alcohol is served, and must complete a substance treatment program.

His driver’s license was suspended for a year and he was ordered to pay $2,255 in fines.

Marion County to name successor to Sheriff Kast

Marion County Commissioners expect to appoint a new county sheriff in the coming days ahead of Sheriff Joe Kast’s retirement June 30.

Kast announced his retirement May 4 and commissioners expect to make an appointment during their June 7 regular meeting.

Applications from potential appointees were accepted through May 26, as well as public input on who should fill Kast’s position. An appointee must be qualified to hold the office including certification from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, or be able to acquire certification within one year.

The appointee will serve the remainder of Kast’s term, which expires at the end of 2024.

Kast was appointed sheriff in 2019 after the retirement of former Sheriff Jason Meyers. He was elected in 2020. He has spent 31 years in law enforcement.

– Stephen Floyd

Frequent Address

Stayton Community Center, 400 W Virginia St.

Stayton Public Library, 515 N First Ave.

Weekly Events

Monday

Stayton Community Food Bank, 9 a.m. - noon, 1210 Wilco Road. Repeats

Monday - Friday. 503-769-4088

Santiam Senior Center, 10 a.m.4 p.m., 41818 Kingston-Jordan Road, Stayton. Seniors 50 and older. Daily, weekly, monthly events. 503-767-2009, santiamseniorcenter.com

Senior Meals, 11:30 a.m. Delivery only. Age 60 and older. Serves Stayton, Sublimity, Aumsville, Lyons, Marion, Mehama. Repeats Wednesday, Friday. $3 donation suggested. For delivery, call Ginger, 503-769-7995.

Santiam Canyon Community Chorus, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Stewart’s Hall, 158 SW Broadway, Mill City. New members welcome. Jo Ann, 503-859-2502.

Wednesday

Stayton/Sublimity Chamber Business Network, 8:15 a.m. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. Coffee, light refreshments served. Location varies each week. For location, call 503-769-3464.

St. Boniface Archives and Museum, 9 a.m. - noon, 370 Main St., Sublimity. Learn about Sublimity and possibly your family history. Free. 503-508-0312

Storytime in the Park, Community Center Park, Stayton. Read, write, talk, sing and play. All ages. 503-769-3313

Stayton Area Rotary, noon, Santiam Golf Club, 8724 Golf Club Road, Aumsville. Guests welcome. 503-5089431, staytonarearotary.org

Cascade Country Quilters, 12:30 p.m., Santiam Senior Center, 41818 KingstonJordan Road, Stayton. 50 and older. 503-767-2009

Stayton Farmers Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Third and Florence, downtown Stayton. Opens June 21. For information, visit Stayton Farmers Market on Facebook or Instagram.

Thursday

Sublimity Quilters, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Boniface Catholic Church, 375 SE Church St., Sublimity. Make quilts for local community donations and charities. Everything is provided. New members welcome.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton. Families with young children can visit St. Anne’s Atrium to learn about the Bible and learn life skills.

RSVP to Sacha Eztel, 503-769-2656; dre@ immacstayton.org.

Point Man Ministries, 6 p.m., Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St., Lyons. Veterans support organization. 503-859-2627

Friday

Cars & Coffee, 8 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Bring your classic vehicles for coffee, breakfast.

Saturday

Aumsville Saturday Market

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Porter-Boone Park, 1105 Main St. Saturday Market kickoff. Runs every Saturday through Sept.

9. Applications for booth space at aumsville.us

Revival Youth Hangout, 5 - 6:30 p.m., New Hope Community Church, 657 N Second Ave., Stayton. Youth of the area are welcome. Follow “Revival_ Heartbeat” on Instagram and Tiktok. revivalheartbeat@gmail.com

Notices

Daughters of the American Revolution

The Abigail Scott Duniway Chapter does not meet in the summer but members are available to meet with any woman interested in searching for a Patriot ancestor and pursuing membership. Contact: 503-689-6991

Friday, June 2

Red Cross Blood Drive

10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.

Farm Dog Invitational

4 - 6 p.m., Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, 33814 S Meridian Road, Woodburn. Cheer on dogs and their owners as they walk through seven farm stations. Hosted by Oregon Agricultural Education Foundation. Event closes with the announcement of the 2023 Oregon Farm Dog of the Year. “Tailgate” buffet available. Wine purchases from Wooden Shoe Winery benefit OAEF. Tickets, $25, at woodenshoetulipfarm.com. Ticket price includes one ticket to the buffet.

Bingo Fundraiser

6:30 p.m., Macleay Grange, 8312 SE Macleay Road, Salem. Pot is 50/50 split; prize amount depends on attendance. $10 for 10 games. Doors open 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 4

Rustler’s Revenge Auditions

5 p.m., Brush Creek Playhouse, 11535 NE Silverton Road, Silverton. Audition for the melodrama, Rustler’s Revenge. Repeats 6 p.m. June 5. The show runs July 28 - Aug. 13. brushcreekplayhouse.com

Monday, June 5

Santiam Artists Connection

10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Old School Community Center, 22057 Emma St., Lyons. Artists gather to paint and draw. Brings own supplies and projects. All levels welcome. Free; donations to Community Art Center accepted. Santiamh2a.org

Stayton City Council

7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov

Tuesday, June 6

Stayton Lions Club

Noon, Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Club and new members are welcome. Repeats June 20. staytonlionsclub.org

Stayton Parks and Rec Board

7 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-769-3425

Wednesday, June 7

Caregiver Connection

1 - 2 p.m., Zoom. Free educational support group for unpaid family caregivers caring for a loved one 60 years of age or older, or caring for a person living with dementia. For Zoom invite and register, call 503-304-3432.

Thursday, June 8

Mama´s Community Market

Noon - 4 p.m., Aumsville Pentecostal Church, 10153 Mill Creek Road. Food Pantry. Repeats June 22. 971-710-5665

Aumsville Fire District

6:30 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Agenda available. Open to public. 503-749-2894, aumsvillefire.org

Saturday, June 10

Santiam Hospital Fun Run

8:30 a.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. 3K run/walk, 5K run/walk and 10K run. Prizes to first-place male and female in all divisions. Drawings, food, beverages, music, dunk tank, bouncy house, face painting. Adults are $15. Children age 12 and under are $10. Groups of four register for $40. Registration deadline is June 8. Register at santiamhospital.org.

Flea Market

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Crafts, collectibles. Lunch available to go and limited seating. Free admission, parking. 503-859-2161

Free Document Shredding

10 a.m. - noon, Aumsville Elementary, 572 N 11th St. Free for Aumsville residents and businesses. Two medium-sized boxes of documents allowed. Bring canned food to donate to the food bank. Sponsored by Aumsville Exchange Club.

Frank Lloyd

Wright’s Birthday

11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Gordon House, 869 W Main St., Silverton. Celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright’s birthday with an open house. Visitors can take self-guided tours of the house for $5 per adult. Entry is free for those under 18. Tour guides will be on hand to tell stories and answer questions. 503-874-6006, thegordonhouse.org

Sunday, June 11

Brown House Tour

Noon - 2 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. Tour the historic Charles and Martha Brown House. $5/ person. Children under 18 are free. For a reserved guided tour, call 503-769-8860.

Monday, June 12

Homeless Task Force

6 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. 503-769-3425

Sublimity City Council

6 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson. Open to public. 503-769-5475, cityofsublimity.org

Lyons Fire District Board

7 p.m., Lyons Fire Station, 1114 Main St. Open to public. 503-859-2410, lyonsrfd.org

Stayton Fire District

7 p.m.,. Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. Open to public. 503-769-2601

Aumsville City Council

7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-749-2030, aumsville.us

Tuesday, June 13

Ancestry Detectives

10 a.m. - noon, Silverton Senior Center. Doug Crosby presents “My Best Scanner Ever,” digitizing your records. Handson demonstration of technology. All welcome. Meeting is in person and virtually on Zoom. Kathy Valdez, membership, 503-508-4251. Info: adsteering@ancestrydetectives.org.

Dementia Care Conversations

3 - 4 p.m. Zoom. Free group for unpaid caregivers providing support to a loved one living with dementia. The focus is to provide dementia care information, training and resources to family caregivers. Offered by Family Caregiver Support Program at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. To request a referral to the group, contact the Aging and Disability Resource Connection at 503-304-3420. Repeats June 27.

Cascade School Board

7 p.m., Cascade District Office, 10226 SE Marion Road, Turner. Open to public. 503-749-8010, cascade.k12.or.us

Wednesday, June 14

Flag Day

RDS Board Meeting

5 p.m., Beauchamp Building, 278 E High St., Stayton. Revitalize Downtown Stayton monthly meeting. Open to public. 503-767-2317, downtownstayton.org

Stayton Public Library Board

6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Open to public. 503-769-3313

Talk & Tour

6:30 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. Listen to a talk on “Building the Brown House,” and enjoy a fully-guided tour. $5/adults. Children under 18 are free. 503-769-8860

Thursday, June 15

North Santiam Wrestling Camp

5 - 8 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St. Grades 6 - 12. $30; only 40 spots.

Repeats June 16. https://forms.gle/ WYovgS2BKMPe11Sa6

NSSD Board

6 p.m., District Office, 1155 N First Ave., Stayton. Board meeting for North Santiam School District. Open to public. 503-769-6924, nsantiam.k12.or.us

Music on the Lawn

6:30 - 8 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton. Features a lineup of local musicians through August.

Little Leaf Café serves summertime fare. Silver Falls Brewery serves beer. Rotating wineries. Outside food is allowed. Limited sand chairs available to rent, $3. Guests can bring own chairs or blankets. Wellbehaved pets on leashes are welcome. Free parking. Ticket prices include after hours admission to the garden. $5 for ages 13 and older. Children 12 and under, and garden members are free.

Today: Roman & The Long Haul. June 29: Syco Billy’s String Band. Tickets at oregongarden.org.

Friday, June 16

Washington, DC Garage Sale Fundraiser

9 a.m., Sublimity School Gym, 431 E Main St. Come shop and support Sublimity School students travel to Washington, D.C., in June 2024. Donations welcome. Repeats June 17.

Retirement Open House

5 - 7 p.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. Celebrate retirement of Mari-Linn principal Jeri Harbison and Title 1 assistant Evelyn Johnson. Refreshments provided by Mari-Linn PTA. 503-859-2154

Saturday, June 17

Daddy Dash

9:30 a.m., Mt. Angel Public Library. 1K kids’ run, 5K run/walk, 10K run. Cost for 5K and 10K is $35. Kids’ run is $10. Registration ends at noon June 16. Register at discovermtangel.org.

Bethel Clothing Closet

10 a.m. - noon, Bethel Baptist Church, 645 Cleveland St., Aumsville. Clothing from newborn to 2x. Free. 503-749-2128

Joseph’s Storehouse of Hope

11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. Food boxes. 503-881-9846

Stayton Summer Reading Kickoff

11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Sign up and celebrate the start of this year’s Summer Reading Program for all ages with crafts, activities, games, prizes and more. 503-769-3313

Back Country Bash

Noon - 9 p.m., Snow Peak Brewing, 280 E Water St., Stayton. Amateur BBQ competition, cornhole, animal calling competition, live music with Casey Bochsler, Jake Nacrelli, and the Hill People, food trucks. Sign up for BBQ competition at the brewery or by email, info@snowpeakbrewing.com.

Sunday, June 18

Father’s Day

Silverton Hills Strawberry Festival

11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Coolidge McClaine Park, 300 Coolidge St., Silverton. Strawberry delight with biscuits and ice cream. $7 each. Free for children 2 and younger and adults 80 and older. Open to all.

Monday, June 19

Juneteenth

Stayton City Council

7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov

Tuesday, June 20

Author Event

6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Bestselling author Marie Bostwick visits the library. Opportunity to purchase her latest novel, Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly and have it signed. Free. 503-769-3313

North Santiam Watershed Council

6 p.m. Zoom. Open to public. For Zoom link information, call 503-930-8202 or email council@northsantiam.org.

Wednesday, June 21

Summer Solstice

Stayton Farmers Market

3 - 6 p.m., Third and Florence, downtown Stayton. Opening day for the 2023 market. Market runs everything Wednesday through Aug. 23. For information, visit Stayton Farmers Market on Facebook or Instagram.

The Big LeBocce

1 p.m., Vanderbeck Valley Farm, 37791 Highway 213, Mt. Angel. AmeriTitle’s annual charity bocce ball tournament. Teams of 4 are $200 to play. Onsite food and beverages from Zest Catering, Paradis Vineyards, Silver Falls Brewery. Registration deadline is June 14. Tickets at eventbrite.com – search “the big le bocce ball tournament.” For those not playing but want to have lunch and cheer on the teams, RSVP to Rosi Green, 503-302-6990.

Thursday, June 22

Chamber After Hours

4:30 p.m., Tuff Shark Records, 195 N Third Ave., Stayton. Connect with other local professionals for networking, refreshments and door prizes. Sponsored by Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce. 503-769-3464

Friday, June 23

Rummage Sale

9 - 4 p.m., Stayton Elementary, 875 N Third Ave. Benefits Santiam Senior Center. Repeats June 24. Santiamseniorcenter. com

Oregon POW-MIA Motorcade

11:45 a.m., South Center Street, Sublimity. Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association honors Oregon’s POW-MIA veterans and their families with a motorcade set to arrive in Sublimity. 503-769-5475

Escape the ‘80s

2 - 4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. You accidentally found yourself trapped in the ‘80s and the only escape is to find the time machine to get back. Ages 11 and older. Register at https://bit.ly/ STA80sEscape. 503-769-3313

Saturday, June 24

The People’s Art in the Park

7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Coolidge McClaine Park, 303 Coolidge St., Silverton. Non-juried art show. Locals sell their own creations. Register a booth 9 a.m. - noon June 17 at Silverton Art Association. $25 for booth. Free admission on June 24. Benefits art program at SAA. Joe Craig, 503-873-8779

Aumsville Saturday Market

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Porter-Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville. Saturday Market kickoff. Market will run every Saturday through Sept. 9. Applications for booth space at aumsville.us

Super Hero Carnival

Noon - 3 p.m., Porter-Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville. Bring your cape and play old-fashioned carnival games. All ages are welcome to play games, win prizes and take pictures with the roaming super heroes. Free. aumsville.us

Monday, June 26

Vigil for Peace

2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Towne Square Park, Silverton. Silverton People for Peace gather to advocate for peace, social justice issues on all levels of society including a focus on issues of current concern. Open to all. 503-873-5307

Sublimity Planning Commission

4:30 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-5475, cityofsubllmity.org

Music Mondays

6:30 - 8 p.m., Old Mill Park, 412 S Water St., Silverton. Free, family friendly concert by Billy and the Rockets, rockabilly, doo-wop music. Concerts run Mondays through Aug. 21. Sarah, 503-201-4337

Stayton Planning Commission

7 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to the public. Agenda available. 503-769-3425, staytonoregon.gov

Aumsville City Council

7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-749-2030, aumsville.us

Tuesday, June 27

Lyons City Council

6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-859-2167, cityoflyons.org

Thursday, June 29

Red Cross Blood Drive

1 - 6 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton. Appointments needed by visiting redcrossblood.org.

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