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Water impacts

By Mary Owen Recent water advisories may have lifted for Salem, but some repercussions have been felt, especially at Detroit Lake.

“This constant on-and-off recreation advisory has businesses scrambling to keep up,” said Allison McKenzie, executive director of GROW-EDC. “Many visitors remain leery about getting in the water, even in areas that are not impacted by the algal bloom.”

Samples of water tested in late May showed levels of cyanotoxins from algal blooms in Detroit Lake to be above the Environmental Protection Agency’s notification threshold. An emergency alert went out to stop drinking tap water.

“Despite high-drinking quality in Idanha, Detroit and Mill City, visitors are spooked about what bad news they might hear next, where they can trust drinking water, and whether their food preparation will be done properly,” McKenzie said.

“All of this has a negative impact on

Algae blooms, economic repercussions expand discussions

tourism-related businesses and our regional economy.”

From Detroit Lake to Salem, McKenzie said businesses are trying to balance staffing needs with customer traffic.

“We are already hearing about businesses that have had to shorten hours for employees or are considering temporary layoffs during this confusing time, even though they are not directly impacted by the toxic algal bloom,” she said. “Those jobs are important for many of our local families, and even a small reduction in hours can hurt.”

The recent water advisory got some cities to work closely with staff to explore alternative water treatment and source options that Mayor Chuck Bennett of Salem said “are safe and affordable for the community.”

Meanwhile, neighbors stepped up to help neighbors. City Councilor Brian Czarnik with the city of Aumsville, which has its own well system, helped supply drinking water to Turner residents. The effort was

coordinated by Aumsville, Turner and Marion County Emergency Management.

The city of Sublimity also set up a public fill station to help Stayton residents, and many businesses not affected by the water advisory provided clean water.

Some Detroit Lake businesses saw a dip in customers, but those above the lake were not hit as hard.

Brinton Foy Reed, director of marketing, events and hospitality for Breitenbush said, “We’ve had a few guests ask questions and bring water bottles, but we are upstream so the impact has been minimal.”

Speaking for Oregon Parks and Recreation, Chris Havel said people tend to keep their kids and pets out of the water during algae blooms, as recommended by health authorities.

“We do sometimes see dips in visits when the main recreational feature of the park is a lake, but over the whole summer, and when looking at 10 years or so of data, the trend in visits is still up,” Havel said.

“It’s key for lake-dependent parks to work

with their neighboring communities to offer a wider range of recreation – hikes, interpretive programs, and so on.”

Havel said wildfires and resulting smoke generally have a more dramatic effect on visits than the usually briefer water alerts.

“We implore visitors to do their part and manage their campfires sensibly and respect fire restrictions when they start,” Havel said.

McKenzie said the recent algal bloom and downstream water quality issues, particularly in Salem, have raised questions about long-term water health in general.

“It’s not just a public health and quality of life issue,” she said. “This has raised additional concerns about the viability of the proposed fish tower project.”

The Downstream Detroit Lake Fish Passage Project is under study for potential economic and long-term downstream impacts, she said.

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Detroit Lake Mayor Jim Trett said protecting water sources will be paramount, if the project goes forward. When the lake has problems, cities downstream feel the impact as well, he said.

“We get our water from Breitenbush River and Mackey Creek, so we have no problems there,” he said. “But the number of boats on the lake are way down.”

Driving into town recently, Trett noticed only seven boat trailers in an area of parking for water access that usually is full.

“We have way less boats on the lake,” he said. “Lake rentals are down as well. The stores seem to be doing OK. We have algae blooms every year that last about a week.

This year, it seems to stay.”

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Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Marion County Public Works recently “teamed up to clean up” a portion of the north fork of the Santiam River.

“This was Dep. Mark Ferron’s idea,” said Lt. Chris Baldrige, public information officer for MCSO. “Not only did he suggest it, but he started working with the public works and parks departments to get all the partners needed for the project.”

Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office forest patrol, the Marion County Parks Department, and work crews from the Sheriff’s Office Transition Center worked for eight hours to remove trash, including tires and rubbish from parks, dumped in the areas of the North Fork Road SE, Pioneer Road SE and Gates Hill Road SE. In all, the team collected some 1,180 pounds of trash to be disposed of, MCSO reported.

“Challenges were just the sheer amount of trash and coming up with resources to remove it,” Baldrige said. “It’s a lot of work picking it up and putting it on trailers to be hauled to the transfer station and taken care of from there.”

Trett assures visitors that the algae is confined to one section of the lake and that most of Detroit Lake is safe for people.

Baldrige said his department encourages deputies to find solutions to problems that affect the communities they serve.

Dep. Ferron covers North Fork for the department.

“Come up and have a great time!” he said.

“You’ll see the Sheriff’s Office get involved in lots of these

projects,” Baldrige said. “This was obviously very specific to Dep. Ferron’s area, and had a great impact on the residents who live there.”

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By Peggy Savage Downtown revitalization has become a focal point for Stayton’s city government.

With that in mind, the city council passed an ordinance June 5, establishing a Vertical Housing Development Zone (VHDZ).

In January, the council first heard a report from city Planning and Development Director Dan Fleishman promoting downtown development via a vertical housing zone. The zone would provide tax incentives to downtown multi-story development projects with mixed-use plans combining residential and commercial use.

At the time, Councilor Priscilla Glidewell told the council she had witnessed similar programs rejuvenate old downtown areas, and that she would advocate pursuing such in Stayton. Since that meeting, city staff and the council have worked out designation of the zone, and on June 5, Fleishman presented the ordinance to the council for its second consideration.

Roughly, the new VHDZ would include the downtown area north to south between

East Washington and Water streets and east to west between Second and Fourth.

“What a Vertical Housing Development Zone does is provide a partial exemption from property taxes for new or renovated multi-story buildings that are both commercial and residential in use,” Fleishman told the council.

“As proposed, the area for which the partial property tax exemption would be available is the designated downtown area with the mixed-use zones according to the official zoning map, but the ordinance sets up a procedure, should this council or future councils want to establish other vertical housing development zones.”

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The exemption is available for both new construction and renovation of existing structures. To qualify, a renovation must increase the value of the existing structure by 20 percent or more. The assessed value of land is not impacted by the exemption.

According to Fleishman’s report, about eight existing multi-story mixed-use (or potential for mixed-use) buildings in Stayton’s downtown core could be certified under the program. He said the fiscal impacts of the partial exemption, however, are difficult to estimate.

“This has a possibility of really doing some things for the downtown,” Mayor Hank Porter said. “People actually living down here, that means more stores, food stores,

Asked last week if he sees any vertical housing projects within the zone starting up any time soon, Fleishman said, “Soon is a little nebulous.” He has, however, held discussions with individuals about potential projects that the VHDZ could assist. He said Stayton could expect to see a vertical housing project in the downtown area within two to three years.

The Deidrich Building at the corner of Third and Florence streets is a prime example of the older buildings in the downtown area that qualify for upgrades.

Fleishman said the vacant space behind the building could be developed as new multiuse downtown property.

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The Deidrich Building was among the Oregon Main Street projects recognized in 2017 as an “Excellence in Downtown Revitalization” award winner. Over the years, it has housed Stayton’s first car dealership, a five and dime store, grocery store, and a mens clothing store.

Promoting the vitality of the old downtown by bringing in new development activity is a goal of the VHDZ plan, and Fleishman said he’d like to see new commercial businesses established within the zone.

“The demand for commercial space is probably the toughest part of the issue,” he said. “Part of the city’s downtown strategy is that investment in close-in and downtown residential properties should spur demand for commercial activity.”

By Mary Owen A Safety Fee to give Aumsville 24 /7 police coverage has become the catalyst for a July 3 recall vote on three Aumsville city councilors.

Voters will decide whether or not to recall councilors Trina Lee, Kevin Crawford and Lorie Walters. The three were elected into office in January 2017, and in December voted to enact the $12 per month Safety Fee to give the city 24-hour, seven days a week, police coverage.

All three councilors are campaigning for a “no” vote on the recall effort.

The chief petitioner behind the recall, Derek Clevenger, reportedly said he sees two primary flaws with the council decision: not sending the fee to a vote of the people and language in the ordinance that could allow a lien to be placed on property if the owner does not pay the fee.

“We had hoped with adding the sixth officer in 2017 that 24-hour coverage had been accomplished,” said Councilor Walters. “What we found is that, with sick leave, vacation and mandatory training, there were still occasional gaps in coverage. We also found, because of the increasing costs of benefits and PERS, that we had not adequately budgeted with the future in mind and we would either lose our sixth officer by this new budget year or would have to come up with additional sources of income.”

Walters said she and other councilors had a tough decision

to make, which resulted in speaking to local businesses and neighbors, and holding two open meetings as well as publishing articles in the city newsletter delivered to every home. City councilors reviewed feedback from local businesses and residents before implementing the fee, after which the recall petition was put into play, she said.

Councilor Lee said she uses Aumsville’s motto, “A Great Place to Live,” as a guide to her decision-making.

“As the liaison from the city council for the Aumsville Police Department, I brought forward that we didn’t have 24/7 police protection,” she said. “Regardless what has been claimed, we were intentional and sought public input longer than required. As not every citizen was in favor of the fee, the majority were. When information was brought forth, the council stood fast on the decision to support the fee.”

Councilor Crawford said he was saddened by a small number of citizens who are trying to overthrow the will of the voters from “a fair election less than two years ago.” Crawford called the recall attempt “a political maneuver.”

If the councilors are recalled, city officials said the police service fee will remain in effect. The seats of the three other Aumsville city councilors – Gabe Clayton, Brian Czarnik and Della Seney – and Mayor Robert Baugh will be on the Nov. 6 general elections ballot.

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By Peggy Savage Sparks were flying last week at Cascade Senior High School during a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Junior Camp hosted by the school.

Incoming 6th, 7th and 8th-grade students in the district were invited to enroll in the summer camp, where Cascade teachers provided students with an opportunity to learn, create and have fun doing it.

About 45 kids enrolled, rotating in blocks of categories for hands-on training in welding, agriculture, health occupations, robotics, masonry, woods, computers, running a CNC Plasma Cutter and more.

Middle school student Corbin Smith said learning how to weld was something he’ll never forget.

“I was shaking,” Corbin said. “I was scared I would burn myself. It was crazy. I thought I’d hurt someone, but I didn’t.”

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“This is so important for our community,” Iverson said. “Not all kids will go to college, but that does not mean they should not have access to high-wage, high-demand jobs. Finally, the state has caught up to that notion that we need the trades. That is where many shortages are, and many kids from Cascade are going into the trades.”

The school’s manufacturing center teacher is Lisa’s husband, John Iverson, one of the teachers for the CTE camp.

“We can thank voters for passing Measure 98,” Lisa Iverson said. “Cascade is using those funds to put equipment in the hands of kids, last year and next. Finally John [Iverson] is getting what kids need.

He’s been strapped by the prohibitive cost of equipment needed, but now with Measure 98 funds, they finally have allowed our school to put equipment into the hands of students who are getting valuable training. We have a virtual welder, a new CNC Plasma Cutter and more. Now our kids are actually making projects and learning skills they will find in the workplace. I want the community to know how valuable this is. Our five days of hands-on, brains-on learning has concluded for this summer. But we need support to continue these programs.”

Science, medicine featured in Stayton CTE The Oregon Department of Education provided grants for Career and Technical Education (CTE) for middle school students to explore career paths through hands-on experiences.

The Stayton CTE summer camp June 18-22 featured both on campus and field trip activities. The 45 participants who had just finished 7th and 8th grades spent one morning at a medical school. They were given hands-on activities from medical On June 21, students at camp finished the first round of ‘blocks’ in masonry, woods and computer science. A health block had the kids loading a “body” into an ambulance and learning from EMTs, nurses and paramedics. During the health block, the kids also “drove” an adult tricycle through a course wearing special goggles to learn how it feels to drive impaired.

Iverson said there are a lot of different models for the camp, but Cascade teachers decided to acquaint kids with as many trades as possible.

“There’s a huge demand for these kinds of jobs,” she said. “Our goal is to help kids get there, if that’s their career goal. But also, we want to send a message that you don’t have to go to college, and the state finally is paying attention to that fact, a fact we have recognized here at Cascade for a long time. That’s what’s so neat about Cascade – we can do things that make sense for kids.”

Equity in the trades – getting girls into jobs like welding – is also a focus.

12-year-old Noelle Bradley and Amy Wallin were just two of the girls who benefited from that during the camp.

The girls learned alongside the guys as teachers introduced them to welding, woods and masonry.

Community partners helped make the camp a success. Apryl Fouts of Willamette Valley Underground offered use of an excavator and a horizontal drill that kids operated. Stayton Builders Mart donated materials for the masonry block.

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They also traveled to Portland, visiting OMSI to watch OHSU medical residents demonstrate robotic surgery and got an opportunity to dissect cow eyes.

The students wound up the week back at Stayton High School for robot construction and plant propagation. welding and masonry; Becky Pineda, agriculture; Stephanie Cox, Health Occupations; and math teacher Eric Anderson assisted. High school students, including FFA members and the CHS Hotwire Robotics team, helped teach in the metals, agriculture and robotics blocks.

Computer Science teacher Britton’s “Maker Space” block led students through projects building things through engineering.

“They got to experiment,” Britton said.

They made a battery out of pennies that created enough electricity to power an LED light, built a “Robo-Arm” demonstrating how to use simple items to make something useful; and a “Robotic Hand” made out of straws to mimic the hand’s movement. The kids also learned about encryption. Britton showed how Thomas Jefferson created the cipher wheel to send secret messages, and the kids created messages for others to decode.

In the AG Block, Becky Pineda taught about Oregon commodities, planting patio pots to take home, and FFA kids brought their animals in the school barn – pigs, sheep, rabbits and chickens. The kids made ice cream to eat in class, and learned about milk defects, grading eggs, identifying cheeses and AG judging.

Hotwire Robotics team members, including CHS junior Sydney Rothweiler, taught how to build robots.

“It’s fun teaching kids to do it, but don’t know if I’d want to go into the teaching profession” Rothweiler said. “Kids don’t always listen.”

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Something To Celebrate

Fabulous 4th

By Mary Owen Wave those sparklers and get ready to celebrate!

Fourth of July events will be held up and down the Santiam Canyon, including Stayton, whose theme this year is “Still the Greatest Generation.”

Kicking off the celebrations is the Stayton Eagles Fun Run Pancake Breakfast, 8 - 11 a.m. at the Stayton Community Center.

Stayton Fire Department volunteers will help with the cooking, organizers said.

Bottled water and Stayton High Eagle shirts will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go to the Stayton High School graduation class of 2019 to help fund senior events. Cost is $7. Pay in advance and skip the line at www.staytonfunrun.com.

A Race Day Scout Flag Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the check-in site will start the Fourth off right, organizers said.

The Old Time Fourth of July Fun Run & Walk, organized by Stayton Boy Scout Troop 50 with help from the Stayton Roadrunners, will have a 3K walk/run, 5K trail run and 10K run.

“Both the runs and walk of this event will take place on both asphalt and cross-country surfaces,” said Dave Phelps. “The miles are marked, and the courses are excellent for the competitive runner. There will be a prize for the most patriotically dressed runner!”

Registration and check-in begins at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. at the

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Pancakes, parades, fun runs and fireworks planned

Stayton Community Center. Participants not pre-registered by July 1 will pay a $15 entry fee at registration. Ribbons will be given to the top male and female finishers, and included in the entry fee are Gallagher Fitness Resources drawings. Chip timing provided by Athletic Timing.

Mill City celebrates “Come Home for the Fourth” on July 3-4 at Kimmel Park.

The Grand Parade, presented by the Stayton Loyal Order of Moose, begins at 4 p.m. starting at and returning to Regis Street. Registration opens at 1:30 p.m. in front of Regis High School. The entry fee is $15, and entry forms are available at the Stayton-Sublimity Chamber of Commerce, staytonevents.com, Stayton City Hall, or e-mail stayton4thparade.com. Entries that are lined up by 2:30 p.m. will be judged and ribbons will be awarded before the parade.

The festival grounds open at 8 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. each day. North Santiam Eagles #3384 hosts this year’s Beer Gardens, which runs 5-10 p.m.

Food provided by Poppa Al’s Famous Hamburgers.

Evening events will take place on the Stayton High School football practice field, starting at 6 p.m. with live music and kid’s games. Treats will be sold from 6 to 10 p.m., including dinner fare and snacks.

At 10 p.m., the 30- minute Stayton Lions Club fireworks display will dazzle the crowd. Donations can be made at the registration desk for the parade, or mailed to Stayton Lions Club, 4th of July, P.O. Box 98, Stayton, OR 97383.

No personal fireworks, alcohol or pets will be allowed on the school grounds. Viewers are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets For more information or to get involved, send an e-mail to stayton4thparade@ wvi.com.

“The community is celebrating 62 years of festivities,” said Melinda Flatman, president of the Mill City Fourth of July Committee.

“We hope people near and far will come participate in the celebration!”

A community dance will close the day’s festivities 7-10 p.m. July 3 with live music

by Thunder Road. On the Fourth, High Deductibles will play at 1:30-3:30 p.m. followed by CottonFoot at 7 p.m. to dusk.

Festivities on the Fourth kick off with the Lions Club Breakfast at 7-11 a.m. at the North Santiam Eagles, 640 SW Broadway St. On the menu are pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, milk and juice. Adults are $6, children 12 and under, $4, and children 2 and under, free.

Activities, booths, crafts, food and displays open at 9 a.m. A horseshoe tournament starts at 10 a.m. with check-in at 9:30.

Bring your own horseshoes. Old Fashioned Games start at 3:30 p.m., including sack and three-legged races.

The Rick Posekany Memorial 5K/10K Fun Run/Walk takes place at 9 a.m., with check in at 8 a.m. at Santiam High School. Adults are $25 and youth under 18, $25. A T-shirt

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The Grand Parade begins at noon, with a line up equestrians, floats, cars, emergency vehicles and big rigs. The theme this year is “Come Home for the Fourth.” This year’s Grand Marshal is Ted Johnson.

The parade starts at the intersection of SW Linn Place and SW 8th Avenue and ends at Kimmel Park. Check in and late registration are at 9 a.m., judging at 11 a.m.

Presented by the Mill City Volunteer Fire Department, the fireworks will shoot off at dusk, around 10 p.m.

For more information, call 503-897-4943 or 503-871-4886, or visit the Mill City 4th Celebration Facebook page.

Detroit Lake will host Fireworks Over the Lake festivities on Saturday, July 7, with a fireworks display at dusk over the lake.

“People fill the day with boating, hiking, sunning, socializing and getting ready for an exciting evening,” said Dean O’Donnell, with the Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association. “We expect thousands to come to watch the fireworks.”

July 6, people can enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs at the annual pre-fireworks extravaganza and fundraiser, 5-11 p.m. at Forest Street and Detroit Avenue, at the old KC’s four-way stop. Never 2 Late, will perform. The barbecue is children and family-friendly. Donations accepted.

Questions can be directed to Sandi Elwood at 503-881-5226.

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By James Day David Plotts, who has had a presence in the Santiam Canyon for 56 years, with 38 of those years spent educating and coaching students in the region, is retiring. Kind of.

Plotts has surrendered the reins as principal of Santiam High School and junior high to Angela Rasmussen, but he plans to continue to coach girls basketball. And he said that in the future he would like to find a way to continue to help the school.

“I have a lifetime of memories that will always be cherished,” Plotts told Our Town. “I know I didn’t hit a ‘home run’ with everyone, but I hope I have made the school and district a better place.”

Rasmussen comes to the district from a position as assistant principal at West Salem High. She also has worked in the Reynolds School District and her extensive educational background includes roles in special education, career technical education, counseling, math and English.

“She is well respected by her colleagues, and she is known to be a qualified teacher who is fair and with high integrity,” Todd Miller, superintendent of the Santiam Canyon School District told Our Town.

“She treats all her staff with respect and, most of all, she is passionate about the success of all students. The committee felt that her skills and personality are a great fit four our school.”

“I am thrilled to be joining the team at Santiam Junior/Senior High,” Rasmussen said. “I look forward to partnering with the community and continuing to create opportunities for the benefit of every child.”

Plotts, meanwhile, has all kinds of plans, including participating in the lives and activities of his ten grandchildren, knocking off a few trips that are on his bucket list, visiting friends throughout the U.S. and getting started on some longpostponed work remodeling his house.

“Sometimes you just know it’s time,” Plotts said, noting that he had the same feeling when he switched from teaching to administration midway through his career.

“In the mid-1990s it just all of a sudden hit me. I looked around the school and saw much of our staff were getting up there closer to retirement, and I knew

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There were some difficult years that followed, with budget and program cuts challenging staff and students alike.

“The last five years the district has made some great strides,” Plotts said, “I just hope I can leave the position in a good spot ...without too many headaches and continue to make the school a place that takes care of kids.”

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Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville Stayton Community Center, 400 W Virginia St. Stayton Public Library, 515 N First Ave.

Weekly Events Monday

Motion Monday, 10:15 a.m. Stayton Public Library. Music, dance for little ones. Free. 503-769-3313 Senior Meals, 11:30 a.m., Stayton Community Center. Age 60 and older.

Repeats Wednesday, Friday. Donations accepted. Reservations: 503-769-7995 AA Meetings, 7 p.m. New Life Foursquare Church, 1090 First St., Stayton. Repeats Thursdays.

Santiam Canyon Community Chorus, 7 p.m., Canyon Art Center, 280 NE Santiam Blvd., Mill City. New members welcome. JoAnn, 503-859-3426

Tuesday

RDS Office Hours, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Parklet, Third Avenue. Visit with members of Revitalize Downtown Stayton.

Senior Meals, noon. First Presbyterian Church, 236 Broadway, Mill City. 60 and older. Suggested donation of $3.50.

Repeats Thursdays. 503-897-2204 Story Time, 10:15 a.m. Stayton Public Library. Repeats 3:30 p.m. 503-769-3313 Al-Anon Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Mt. View Wesleyan Church, 111 Main St., Aumsville.

Wednesday

Stayton/Sublimity Chamber Greeters, 8 a.m. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals.

Coffee, refreshments served. Location varies each week. 503-769-3464.

Stayton Rotary Lunch, Noon. Santiam Golf Club, 8724 Golf Club. 503-769-7307 AA Meeting, 6 p.m. Women only, Riverview Community Bank, 112 Main St., Aumsville.

Thursday

Sublimity Quilters, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. St. Boniface Catholic Church, 375 SE Church St., Sublimity. 503-580-0498 Thumpin’ Thursday, 10:15 a.m.

Stayton Public Library. Music, dance.

Free. 503-769-3313

Friday

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. 503-990-0861

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Al-Anon Meeting, 7 p.m., New Life Foursquare Church, 1090 First St., Stayton.

Saturday

Saturday Open House, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Canyon Art Center, 280 NE Santiam Hwy., Mill City. Open arts and crafts session. Local artists may be on hand to demonstrate their trade. Impromptu music sessions. Free; donations welcome. 503-897-6397 Front Porch Art, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Not So Shabby, 618 N Second Ave., Stayton.

Local artists share, demonstrate art.

Light refreshments. Free. 503-510-2333

Sunday

AA Meeting, 6 p.m. Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. 503-399-0599

Free Lunch

Oregon kids and teens (age 1 - 18) get free meals at the following locations.

Adult lunches can be purchased for $1.50. summerfoodoregon.org Learning Tree Daycare, 287 E Washington St., Stayton. July 2 - Aug. 2. Breakfast 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Lunch 11:30 - 12:15 a.m. Monday - Friday.

503-769-4115; Santiam Park, Third and Wildflower Dr., Stayton. July 2 - Aug. 2. Lunch 11:30 a.m. - noon. Monday - Thursday. 503-769-4115; Stayton Family Memorial Pool, 333 W Burnett St. July 2 - Aug. 2. Lunch noon - 12:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday. 503-769-4115; Early Settler’s Park, 245 NW Johnson St. Sublimity. July 2 - Aug. 2. Lunch 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Monday - Thursday.

503-769-4115; Turner Elementary, 7800 School Ave., Turner. June 25 - July 19. Breakfast 7:45 - 8 a.m. Lunch 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. 503749-8010; Kimmel Park, Mill City. June 25 - Aug. 16. Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday.

Monday, July 2 7 p.m., Stayton Community Center.

Open to public. 503-769-3425

Tuesday, July 3

9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Kimmel Park, Mill City.

Beer garden, vendors, food, live music, Fireworks at dusk. For complete schedule, visit Mill City 4th of July Celebration on Facebook.

Stayton Lions Club

11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Marian Estates, 590 Conifer Circle, Sublimity. Live music from Jumptown Band, popcorn, cotton candy, carnival games, dunk tank.

Free. 503-769-3499

Noon, Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Repeats July 17. Glenn, 503-769-9010, nsantiamfs@wvi.com

Red Hat Strutters

Noon, Adam’s Rib Smokehouse, 2505 NE Liberty St., Salem. Contact hostesses Marcia Johnson, 503-409-6306, or Angela Braun, 971304-8394, for reservations.

T-shirts Rock!

3:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Bring T-shirt to decorate. All ages. Free; no registration necessary. 503-769-3313

First Tuesday in the Park

8 - 10 a.m., Moxieberry Cafe, 429 N Third Ave., Stayton. For entrepreneurs, nonprofits to celebrate successes, clarify priorities, map out action plan. All welcome. Free. growsantiam.org 9 a.m. – noon, St. Boniface Community Archives and Museum, 371 Main St., Sublimity. Free. Appointments for other times, call Charlene, 503-508-0312.

Old Fashioned Fourth of July

Mill City Grand Parade

Noon, Mill City. “Come Home for the 4th: 62 Years of Hometown Celebrations Revisited.” Parade runs Fairview Street to First Avenue to Broadway.

Live Music at Kimmel Park

1:30 p.m., Kimmel Park, Mill City. High Deductibles. 7 p.m. CottonFoot.

Stayton Grand Parade

Odd Fellows Bingo

4 p.m., Stayton. “Still the Greatest Generation - Honoring WWII Veterans.”

Parade runs down First Avenue to Washington to Gardner Avenue to Regis Street.

Stayton Parks and Rec Board

6 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St. Bounce houses, food vendors. Live music 6 - 10 p.m. Fireworks at dusk.

5 - 8 p.m., Church Park, 350 E Main St., Sublimity. Vendor booths, live music by Tony Graham. 503-769-5475 7 p.m., Stayton Odd Fellows Lodge, 122 N Third Ave. $20 plays all games. Cash prizes. Open to public. Repeats July 17.

Stayton Fourth Celebration

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

Thursday, July 5

Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day

10 a.m., Maurice’s Bistro, 390 SE Church St., Sublimity. Open to all. 503-769-3499

Lions Club Breakfast

7 - 11 a.m., North Santiam Eagles, 640 SW Broadway St., Mill City. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage. $6 adults, $4 children. Children 2 and under free.

8 - 11 a.m., Stayton Community Center.

Pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, orange juice. All ages $7. Benefits Stayton High class of 2019.

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Mill City Fourth of July

6 p.m., The Oregon Garden. Fmily activities, live music, fireworks, food vendors. Admission is free; suggested donation of $5. Onsite parking is $5.

Food vendors. Fireworks at 10 p.m. No pets. oregongarden.org

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July 3rd Celebration

9 a.m., Stayton Community Center. 3K, 10K runs, 3K walk, 5K trail run. $15 dayof registration. Benefits Stayton Boy Scout Troop 50. staytonfunrun.com

Rick Posekany Memorial Fun Run

9 a.m., Kimmel Park, Mill City. 5K, 10K runs. $20 under 18, $25 adults.

Registration forms available on Facebook at MillCity4thCelebration.

Penny, 503-881-0321; Melinda, 503-897-4943.

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Alzheimer’s Support Group Lyons Children’s Program

3 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Today: Learn about rocks from Herb Bastuscheck.

July 12: Music fun with Mo Phillips. July 19: Magic fun with Angel Ocasio. July 26: Puppetree with Kelly Campbell. Free. No registration necessary. 503-859-2366

Stayton Summer Reading Performer

4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Today: Oregon Rocks! July 13: Angel Ocasio, comedy, music. July 19: Rocks in Oregon!

July 26: Creature Teachers. Free; no registration necessary. All ages.

503-769-3313

Coloring Group

5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Evening of coloring, relaxation. Supplies provided.

Age 12 - adult. Free; no registration necessary. 503-769-3313

Aumsville Planning Commission

6:30 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to the public.

Agenda available. 503-749-2030

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Friday, July 6 Free Day Camp

Noon - 2 p.m., Porter Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville. Open to children entering first through fifth grade in Aumsville and surrounding areas.

Outdoor games, craft time, free books.

Every Friday through Aug. 10. Register: Aumsville City Hall, 595 Main St., www. aumsville.us, 503-749-2030

Santiam Valley Grange

7:30 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. 6:30 p.m. potluck

Saturday, July 7 St. Benedict Festival

Noon - 4 p.m., Mount Angel Abbey, 1 Abbey Dr., St. Benedict. Meet monks, join for midday prayer, Vespers. Enjoy picnic, local wines, monk-brewed beers. Play games. Explore Abbey. $50 per person, 21 and older. Tickets at moiuntangelabbey. org/sbf-ticket-form. Benefits Abbey library, guesthouse, monastery.

Life-size Angry Birds

4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Reallife version of Angry Birds. Free; no registration necessary. Student entering sixth - 12th grade. 503-769-3313

Aumsville Movies in the Park

Dusk, Porter Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville. Today: The Sandlot. July 14: Nut Job. July 21: Brother Bear. July 28: Peter Rabbit. Free.

Stayton Movies in the Park Dusk, Stayton Community Center Park. Free. Today: Lego Ninjago. July 21: Jumanj.

Fireworks Over the Lake

10 p.m., Detroit Lake. Enjoy annual fireworks display at Detroit Lake.

Monday, July 9 Sublimity City Council

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

Aumsville City Council

7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to public.

Agenda available. 503-749-2030

Lyons Fire District Board

7 p.m., Lyons Fire Station, 32788 North Fork Road. Open to public. 503-859-2410

Tuesday, July 10 Firefighters Rock!

3:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Learn fire safety, hold and spray fire hose. Free.

All ages. 503-769-3313

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Friday, July 13

Mill City Council

6:30 - 9 p.m., The Oregon Garden. Artists’ reception for Art in the Garden, featuring nine outdoor art installations by local artists. Admission $25; $20 Garden members. Tickets include artist talks, live music, light appetizers, wine tasting.

Pieces may be viewed through Sept. 30 with paid admission. oregongarden.org

6 p.m., Stayton Public Library.

Presentation of history of the Santiam Canyon, surrounding area. Open to public. Refreshments.

6:30 p.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Open to public. Agenda available.

503-897-2302

VFW Meeting

7 p.m., Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5638.

All eligible veterans can join. Repeats July 24. Hank Porter, 503-769-5792

Wednesday, July 11 Caregiver Connection

1 - 2:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Free educational support group for family caregivers caring for a loved one 60 years of age or older, or caring for a person living with dementia. Julie, 503-304-3432

Marian Estates Auxiliary Bingo

2 – 4 p.m., Maurice’s Bistro, 390 SE Church St., Sublimity. $5 per packet.

Open to public. 503-769-3499

Art in the Garden

Saturday, July 14 Ride to Defeat ALS

6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mt. Angel. Riders compete in 75-mile, 50-mile, 25-mile, 3-mile or 62-mile ride. Finish line festivities include entertainment, complimentary massages, lunch, demonstrations. Preregistration, $35; $20 for 3-mile. Registration, $45, (3-mile $30), for cyclists is available day-of, but all participants ages 11 and up are responsible for meeting $150 fundraising goal by day of event. 800-681-9851 ext.

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Second Saturday Market

4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Design guitar picks using Shrinky Dinks. Free; register by calling 503-769-3313.

Students entering sixth - 12th grades.

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Aumsville City Hall, 595 Main St. Seasonal produce, yard art, home decor, more. Door prizes. Every second Saturday through September.

Vendor applications at aumsville.us.

Colleen, 503-749-2030

Thursday, July 12

Lumberjack Breakfast

DIY Guitar Picks

N. Santiam Service Integration Team

9 a.m., Santiam Center, 11656 SE Sublimity Road #200, Sublimity. Team is collaborative effort between local social service, civic, nonprofit, churches seeking to provide resources for individuals, families in local communities. Melissa, 503769-9319, mbaurer@santiamhospital.org

DIY Craftshop

5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Make creations using sheet music. Supplies provided. Free. Age 12 - adult. Register by calling 503-769-3313

North Santiam Watershed Council

6 p.m., Stayton Community Center. Open to public. 503-930-8202

Movies in the Garden

7 p.m., The Oregon Garden. Today: NeverEnding Story (PG). July 19: Sleepless in Seattle (PG). July 26: Footloose (PG). $4 adults, $3 ages 12 - 17, $2 ages 5 11. Children 4 and under free. Season pass $15. Well-behaved pets on leash welcome. Beer, wine, concessions available for purchase. Movies start at dusk. Oregongarden.org

9 - 10 a.m., South Falls Lodge Theater, Silver Falls State Park. Hotcakes, bacon, coffee, orange juice. $5 suggested donation. Benefits educational programs at Silver Falls State Park.

Historic Silver Falls Day

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Silver Falls State Park.

Antique cars, horse-drawn carriage rides, horse logging demos, storytelling, oldfashioned games, carriage rides, live music, historical displays. Miniature canoe race to celebrate Al Faussett’s 1928 canoe trip over the South Falls. For detailed event schedule, visit silverfallsstatepark. wordpress.com. $5 parking fee. Repeats July 15. 503-874-0201

Movie in the Park

Dusk, Church Park, Sublimity. Free.

Lego Batman.

Monday, July 16 Red Cross Blood Drive

1 - 6 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. To schedule a donation, call 1-800-REDCROSS, visit redcrossblood.org or call Carolyn Sunderman, 503-580-8318.

Smokey the Bear

3:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Meet Smokey the Bear, rangers. All ages. Free; no registration necessary. 503-769-3313

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Main Street Public Meeting

6:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Main Street Oregon, Revitalize Downtown Stayton gather public input on the downtown Stayton area. Open to public.

Free. downtownstayton.org

Stayton City Council

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

Tuesday, July 17 Rock the Blocks!

3 - 4:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Kids of all ages build with Legos, Duplos.

Children under 6 must be accompanied by adult. Free. 503-769-3313

Wednesday, July 18 Upcycled Music Box

4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Make music box from Altoid tins. Free; register by calling 503-768-3313. Student entering sixth - 12th grades.

Stro’s Cruise-In

5 - 8:30 p.m., A&W, 1215 W Washington St., Stayton. Classic cars, music, food, prizes. Russ, 503-930-8976

Stayton Library Board

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

Thursday, July 19 Young Professionals Meet-Up

8:30 a.m., Trexler Farm, 20146 SE Ferry Road, Stayton. Young Professionals is open to business people throughout the canyon under 40. Sponsored by GROWEDC. For information, location, call 503-871-5188

Santiam Hospital Auxiliary

1 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Plans for Harvest Breakfast, Fall Fashion Show discussed. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Open to public. New members welcome. Pat Spaeth, 503-769-3381

Board Game Night

5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Enjoy classic board games, try some new ones.

All ages. Free. 503-769-3313

Aumsville Planning Commission

6:30 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to the public.

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Friday, July 20 Santiam Canyon Stampede

7 p.m., Sublimity Harvest Festival Grounds, 11880 SE Sublimity Road.

NPRA pro rodeo, extreme motorcycles, dance, live music. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Repeats July 21. Adults $17, $13 in advance; children ages 5 - 12 $13 $9 in advance; kids 4 and under free.

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Benefits Sublimity Volunteer Firefighters Association. Repeats July 22.

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10 a.m. - noon, Stayton Public Library.

Display of Thomas the Train sets available to play with. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313

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10:30 a.m., Gates Fire Hall, 101 E Sorbin Ave. Collaborative effort between local social service, civic, nonprofit, churches seeking to provide resources for individuals, families.

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Collectibles, crafts, bake sale. Hamburger lunch available.

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

10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Whitewind Far, 6118 Mt. Angel Hwy. Jousting, royal court, magicians, marketplace. Adults $14/ day, $24/weekend. Seniors 60 and older, children 6 - 12 $11/day, $20 weekend.

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7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to public.

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6:30 p.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Open to public. Agenda available.

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4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Make art inspired by own sound waves.

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Distracted driving is already exacting a high price – with fatalities and serious injuries occurring regularly in crashes where a driver is distracted – and now the cost for the driver may go even higher.

Offenses under the state’s distracted driving law will begin counting toward elevated sanctions beginning July 1.

Here’s how the penalties can add up: First offense, not contributing to a crash: Class B violation, with a fine up to $1,000.

Second offense, or first offense, if it contributed to a crash: Class A violation, with a fine up to $2,500.

Third offense in 10 years: Class B misdemeanor, with a fine up to $2,500 and potential for 6 months in jail.

Not being fully focused on the complex task of driving can have disastrous results.

From 2012-2016 in Oregon, there were 10,814 crashes involving a distracted driver, resulting in 70 fatalities and 16,503 injuries.

“Distracted driving is an epidemic in Oregon, and the consequences can be deadly,” said Troy E. Costales, Transportation Safety Division administrator. “Everyone using the transportation system – drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians alike – should put away the distractions when traveling to help eliminate these tragedies.”

This year, in unofficial numbers, Oregon has had 172 fatalities, up 17.8% from the same time last year. While we don’t yet know the factors that contributed to these crashes, anecdotal information indicates many of these involved vehicles traveling out of their lane – and that can be the result of drivers being distracted.

“Distractions occur in many ways and Oregon’s law stresses the need to put your electronic devices aside,” Costales said. “What a driver must do is commit to keeping ‘hands on the wheel, mind on the road.’”

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Cell phone mounts that cradle your phone on your dash are considered a hands-free device and functions that use a single touch or swipe to activate or deactivate the device or a function of the device are acceptable.

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Navigation Apps, Music Apps can only be used if you keep both hands on the wheel.

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The law includes cell phones, tablets, kindles, laptops, GPS units, mobile music players or any electronic device.

Exemptions include those making medical emergency calls, truck and bus drivers following federal rules, twoway radio use by school drivers and utility drivers during the scope of their employment, police, fire, ambulance, and emergency vehicle operators during the scope of their employment and ham radio operators.

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Cascade Middle School claimed first place in the 4x400 relay at the Oregon Meet of Champions, held May 24 at Corvallis High School.

3-kilometer: C. Mayer of Sublimity was first in 13:44.9. Emily Kroeker, third overall in 16:00.3, was the fastest female.

The Cascade foursome of Austin Parker, Rogue Newton, Will Ramos and Noah Khmaruk ran 3:47.85, less than one second ahead of Hazelbrook of Tualatin.

Khmaruk also was fourth in the 400 in a personal best 53.80 and 10th in the 100 hurdles in a 14.87 PR. Ethan Newton of Cascade was 23rd in the 100 hurdles in 15.86. The Cascade boys finished 10th in the team scoring with 15 points.

Caidence Urquhart was the top finisher for the Cascade girls, taking 27th in the shot put (32-5 ¼).

Anna Wilson was 58th in the 100 hurdles in 19:05.

The Stayton girls took 30th as a team with six points, led by Alissa Humphreys, who finished third in the 100 in 12.75. Humphreys also teamed up with Avery Mannix, Jenica Trujillo and Karlee Tyler to take 10th in the 4x100 relay in 53.53. Tyler was 20th in the high jump at 4-4, while Hope Bridge was 39th in the 1,500 in 5:23.37.

Kevin Aceves paced the Stayton boys by running

5-kilometer run/walk: Tim Manning was the top finisher in 22:24.3, with runner-up Stephanie Fletchall (25:55.4) first among women participants.

Youth football: The first all-state youth football games were held June 30 at Sheldon High School in Eugene. The game was a benefit for children in Oregon in foster care.

12.35 in the 100 to finish 23rd. In addition, Aceves, Owen Carbaugh, Omar Garcia and Connor Westenhouse teamed up to take 25th in the 4x100 relay in 49.34.

Four players who will be future students at Cascade High participated in the three games, one for sixthgraders, one for seventh-graders and one for eighthgraders. Here is a list:

Running: More than 300 runners and walkers participated in the June 2 Santiam Hospital Fun Run. There were four events. Here is a look at the results:

6th-graders: linebacker Isaiah Coron and defensive back Esteban Mendez

10-kilometer: the winner was Todd Coblentz in 37:31.5. Fourth-place finisher Stephanie Robins of Salem was the top woman in 48:55.3.

7th-graders: linebacker Rogue Newton,

5-kilometer: Austin Coblentz hit the tape first in 22:24.2, with Linda Kneeland of Bozeman, Montana, taking top honors among females at 26:50.7. Kneeland finished ninth overall.

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Stampede time Presented by Freres Lumber Co., the Santiam Canyon Stampede provides thrills and spills with Professional Rodeo action on July 20-21 at the Sublimity Harvest Festival Grounds.

Activities on both Friday and Saturday nights kick off with the Stampede Pre Funk at 5:45-6:45 with games, music and prizes, ages 21 and over. The Grand Entry starts at 7 p.m., followed with NPRA Rodeo action, plus mutton busting, junior barrel racing, donkey races, and more.

Thanks to Sublimity Insurance, on Friday night the Kids Corral will be free for kids, with games, inflatables, pony rides, photo opportunities, prizes and lots of fun for all.

“The local community can take part in the kids’ events by pre-registering for mutton busting, or Pee Wee and Jr. barrel racing,” said Corky Justis, SCS director of promotions. “Sign-ups are being taken in a new way this year. You can head to the Stampede website or Facebook page. Once you get there, you will find the forms.

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there for competitors 18 and older. They are quickly becoming a crowd favorite.”

On Saturday and Sunday, a Firefighters Cowboy Breakfast runs 7 a.m. to noon at the Sublimity Fire Station.

“The Stampede is also happy to welcome back clown and barrelman, Clint ‘Wolfy’ Selvester, who become a crowd favorite,” Justis said. “Dan Fowlie will be announcing all the rodeo action in the arena. And our professional animal athletes are brought to us by Howell Rodeo Co.” Justis said all rodeo action can be seen and re-seen with the instant replay video board.

This year’s queen is Haley Wallen, 19, a graduate of Scio High School and Linn Benton Community College. She grew up around the Stampede, and has volunteered for many years.

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It was from one of those DNA screening outfits, the kind that tells people like me what their genetic heritage is.

They do it from a sample of spit. The kit was a gift, so I figured I’d find out if I was related to some exotic nationality. Maybe my great-great grandparents were from Africa, China or Mongolia.

Alas, I’m not special. I’m just me.

The email said I was 48.1 percent Finnish, 24.7 percent British and Irish, 7.2 percent Swedish, 3.2 percent French and German, 15.5 percent “broadly northwestern European,” 0.1 percent “broadly southern European” and 1.1 percent “broadly northern European.”

In canine terms, I’m a mutt, a Heinz 57, a shake-andbake, the genetic equivalent of a smorgasbord.

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