Our Town Santiam: Nov. 1, 2018

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Contents

Helping Hands Community dinner tradition continues..4

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National TV ad features local.................5 Your Health Chronic pain support group launches.......6 Business Operation Black Friday helps vets..........7 Marketplace at The Grove turns 2..........8 Ixtapa readies for Civil War game..........9 Datebook................................. 10

Arts & Entertainment Hearts 2 Arts Saturday sessions...........12

Something to Talk About Teen Center prepares to open..............13

Civics 101

Sports & Recreation Stayton soccer teams in top 6............. 20

Marketplace.......................21 A Grin At The End..........22 On the cover

Local candidates on the ballot ............14

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Covered Bridge Café prepares for community dinner

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“Our first year, we served under 300 people,” said Cari Sessums, co-owner of the popular eatery with Christy Sessums.

“Last year, about 1,500 people – 625 delivered and the rest in the dining room – came to the dinner. We expect to have about the same number this year. We’re Lance Large, Kelly Hanh Ramirez, prepared for that many.”

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Some like Sue Masse and Judy Skinner Fife,since the first Carl W the Leder, haveMaria helped year dinner FNP-BC PA-Cand was held at St. Boniface. Masse Skinner usually handle the recycling and composting at the Covered Bridge Café each year.

The tradition was started at the eatery by Mike Ely, owner of Charlie Mike’s, and actually has roots all the way back to St. Boniface Catholic Church in Sublimity.

This year’s traditional dinner will offer When the Sessums took over after turkey, mashed Treatment of Chronic Illnesspotatoes and gravy, purchasing the café from Ely, they never veggies, dinner roll, stuffing and cranberry expected the dinner to be such a tradition such as Diabetes/Hypertension sauce.

Also on the menu are Sessum’s for the many community members who pumpkin bars, now made attend, not just to eat, but to serve.

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Delivery service takes place from noon to 3 p.m. with the cut-off date to order a delivered meal being Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Members of the Stayton Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office package and deliver all take-out meals throughout Stayton and Sublimity as well as outlying areas in Marion County.

Summing up the essence of the event, she added, “It’s really about community spirit and sharing a little of ourselves with others in our community whether needy or not. It’s just about getting together as a community.”

All leftovers, food and donations are given away each year, she said.

Thanksgiving isn’t the only time the family focuses on giving back. Sessums recounts how they have helped local churches, the Stayton Community Food Bank, the Stayton Senior Center, Family Building Blocks, Marion County Re-Entry, SummerFest, summer movies, Stayton High School (cheer and football teams, Highlights and Booster Club), Regis High School scholarships, Stayton Middle School’s football team, Third Avenue Halloween, Stayton Public Library, Stayton Fire District, and most recently, the Stayton interactive chalkboard project.

“Last year’s went to the Union Gospel Mission,” Sessums said. “The food bank had no room to store all those dinners, and the mission serves them the very next day.”

To volunteer, donate or order dinner, call Covered Bridge Café, 503-767-3945.

Of the dinner, she added, “We could never accomplish this event without the countless volunteers and donations from so many in our community. Some years we have big donations and more than enough to cover it, some years just enough, and some years we have to pay for a lot ourselves.”

“This year, we donated to Stayton High School’s senior scholarship program and senior all-night party,” Sessums said.

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Local business owner Priscilla Glidewell was recently chosen to be the “face” of Budget Blinds Cares national ad campaign.

Glidewell, who owns Budget Blinds of Mid-Willamette Valley and Keizer, recently received a call from Home Franchise Concepts that she would be featured in a national commercial, to be recorded at her home.

“I didn’t think much about it at the time,” Glidewell said. “I figured they would come out and video me in my living room, but then someone called to see where they should park the catering truck.

“I had no idea this was going to be such a big production,” Glidewell said. “They even flew several crew members from Southern California as well as having a full crew from Portland.”

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“This is all about small businesses giving back to their community,” said Glidewell of the award. She purchased her Budget Blinds franchise in 2006. Budget Blinds is a subsidiary of HFC. Brand Director Randi Baron said Glidewell’s philanthropic work drew attention when she was honored at this year’s HFC national convention.

“We were inspired by Priscilla’s story,” Baron said. “The foster home for children was just one of the many ways that she has given back while balancing a very successful Budget Blinds franchise.”

Glidewell opened Noah’s Ark for foster children, which has served over 27 children to date. She also donates blinds to Habitat for Humanity.

The commercial began to air in October and will continue through December.

Tournament grants reach all-time high The Santiam Canyon Youth Benefit Golf Tournament will award a record amount of grant funds in 2019, according to organizer Mike Long.

Eighteen years ago, when the tournament was first started, they were able to donate about $2,500 to local youth causes.

This year, the benefit fund will distribute almost $26,000 to local educational scholarships, and youth programs like sports groups, science groups, library programs and more.

The funds come from sponsorships and players in the annual golf tournament held at Mallard Creek.

This year, the coffers were topped off by a generous $2,000 grant from the Pacific Power Foundation presented by Alan Meyer.

Other top sponsors include Freres Lumber Co. and Santiam Hospital.

Over the life of the tournament fundraising, Mike and Jan Long report an astounding $214,377 has been raised and donated.

“This year’s tournament was an outstanding success,” said Long.

“Not only did we achieve the largest dollar amount but we received many laudatory comments about the quality of the event.”

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Fibromyalgia sufferers know what it’s like to live with chronic pain, and the importance of sharing with others who have the disease.

“We are not crazy,” Brooks said. “What we feel is real.”

“We want to be heard and know that we’re not alone,” said Teressa Brooks, who has fibromyalgia. “I have suffered from chronic pain, and I came across many groups on Facebook about fibro and chronic pain, where people all over the world got advice or felt better about their situation because they are not alone.”

To help those suffering with chronic pain of any kind, Brooks is starting a support group. The first meeting will be held at Nov. 7, 6 p.m. at Rising Star Studio, 220 Ida St., Stayton.

“If it’s a success, I’d like to meet weekly,” Brooks said. “I really encourage spouses, children and friends to attend. Sometimes they need better understanding of what that person is going through in order for them to give that support at home.

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“People are tired of being judged,” she added. “I want them to have a place they come to without judgment, where they feel they are heard and know that they don’t have to suffer in silence.”

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“Fibro is something that doesn’t have a face,” Brooks said. “It hides within our bodies, and we battle all kinds of issues, from headaches, muscle pain, leg cramps,

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“Maybe they have helpful suggestions on how they deal with their pain or other issues that come with it,” she said. “Maybe they have an amazing doctor and someone in the group has been struggling to find a good doctor. The opportunities are endless.”

Topics discussed will include: social anxiety, depression, jobs, home life, and how to manage day-to-day with unrelenting pain cycles.

“How to be able to focus and go through the day feeling like we are on empty,” Brooks said.

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By Mary Owen Veterans have a special place in the hearts of Ryan and Natasha Steele, owners of Weddle Funeral Service.

“Ryan is a combat Army veteran who served in Iraq,” said Steele of her fiancée. “He also worked for the military honors funeral team in Oregon and the National Cemetery Administration. After we purchased the funeral home, Ryan wanted to reach out to veterans and their families so they would understand all the benefits eligible to them. We often find that families have no idea what they are eligible for. It’s really important that they know. After all, they served their country and sacrificed to receive those benefits.”

Weddle not only conducts military honors services, but they host workshops and events to inform and honor veterans and their families. Upcoming is Operation Black Friday, a 24-hour vigil to remember local veterans, starting at noon on Friday to noon Saturday, Nov. 23-24.

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“The Stayton VFW will be setting up their coffee cart and donating proceeds,” Steele said.

On Sept. 6, a service was held for Richard Laing, a homeless U.S. Navy veteran who had no known family, suffered from mental illness, and lived on the streets.

“We were contacted by a hospice social worker from Eugene looking for a funeral home that would help this man out,” Steele said. “She was not having much success finding a funeral home to handle his arrangements. At this point, we did not know Mr. Laing was a veteran, but we said of course that everyone deserves to be respectfully laid to rest.

“Later we found out he was a veteran after doing a search with the NCA, which is standard on cases where there is no family and a requirement with the state indigent process,” she added. “After finding out he was a veteran, we felt it was appropriate to give him military honors since he served his country. We had about 35 people in attendance some were strangers, some with the Stayton VFW, American Legion Post 51, Oregon Veteran Riders, The Old Guard and Patriot Guard Riders. Some people came in to sign his guest book.”

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Of the vigil, Steele said, “Ryan and I felt we can do more than just provide a veteran with a service. We want to make a difference while they are still alive.”

The couple also recently opened Weddle Pet Tributes, which offers cremation and memorial options for pets up to 200 pounds. “This was always something we wanted to do before we purchased Weddle’s,” Steele said.

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By Mary Owen Happy anniversary, Marketplace at The Grove!

“Moxieberry Cafe was growing, and I was looking to move my flower shop into this building we acquired, formerly known as Jensen-Kreitzer,” said Teri Mesa, owner of Moxieberry Café and co-owner of The Grove with Tammi Burns, owner of Break The Chain.

“Tammi and I were acquaintances at the time and I had been to her Break The Chain location in Sublimity,” Mesa said. “One day, I felt led to call her and run a business idea by her, combining the two businesses into one location at The Grove. It just so happens, Tammi received notice the day I called, that her building was just sold. One thing led to another and a year later we opened the first boutique Nov. 16, 2016.”

Over the course of the next year, “with the exhaustive work of our husbands,” Mesa and Burns modified the building and introduced the Marketplace with

eight individual boutiques and open market areas in just in time to kick off the 2017 holiday season, she said.

“So we are celebrating our store’s second anniversary and the Marketplace at The Grove’s first anniversary this November,” Mesa said.

“Watching the Grove evolve has been exciting,” Burns said.

“We have had a front row seat to the changes that are happening at The Grove and downtown. The Marketplace and 3rd Avenue Boutique has become a favorite place for customers to purchase gifts without spending a fortune. Teri and I believe that you can have a beautiful place to shop without breaking the bank.”

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“In addition, we have Arise & Shine, Foo Foo Handbags, Out of the Fire, Scout & Hailey Baby Boutique, Friends of the Library, Rockin’ Rodeo Jeans, Country Chic, and Art Gone Wild by Paul Toews,” Mesa said. “We are working on a candy store to be open before the holidays.”

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“Each day, shoppers can enter a daily drawing for stockings filled with goodies from our boutiques. Then we will have a drawing at the end of the promotion for a $50 gift certificate to the Marketplace.

Santa will also be coming to The Grove on a few different Saturdays!

“The first will be a Santa Baby photo shoot for holiday pictures to purchase, and then again for the annual Stayton Tree Lighting and Christmas Movie event,” she added.

“We will have a Farmer’s Market event where our local vendors will offer taste testing samples of their products as well.

We will have baskets and containers available to purchase for our customers to create unique one of a kind gift baskets for giving this Holiday Season.”

In the coming year, Mesa said they plan to offer “After Hours” events, private shopping parties for groups that want to come together and enjoy evening shopping, sipping, and celebrating baby showers, office parties, or “any other

reason to have a girls night out. Anyone interested in booking a party can leave a message on Facebook or send an e-mail to marketplaceatthegrove@gmail.com.

“So many exciting things have happened and more coming to downtown in the near future – more vendors, more restaurants, more activities,” Mesa said.

“It has been a great experience participating in the revitalization of downtown Stayton. Many consumers, merchants and organizations have come together to make ... downtown a better place for our community. I would like the community to come down for a visit and watch the transformation happen. It is exciting!”

Burns added, “When you shop at Marketplace at The Grove, you will be supporting local small businesses. Each one has its own personality, and with a central checkout, we have made it easy for our customers.”

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That “something new” just might be a place for a ocal fans to view Oregon State vs. University of Oregon in the Civil War clash on Nov. 23.

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“We don’t have a big space in the bar, but we plan to expand in the future,” Velasco said.

“We’re waiting to finish the other room. In the future, we’ll have events, musicians and other activities.”

Velasco said the response to the addition has been good.

“We’ve been really busy,” he said.

“Some of the new customers like to eat in the bar.”

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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 requested by calling Ginger, 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

Story Time, 10:15 a.m. Stayton Public Library. Repeats at 3:30 p.m. Starts Sept.

11. 503-769-3313 Senior Meals, noon. First Presbyterian Church, 236 Broadway, Mill City. Lunch for those 60 and older. Suggested donation of $3.50. Volunteers needed.

Repeats Thursdays. 503-897-2204 AA Meeting, 7 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 198 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton.

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. For location, call 503-769-3464.

Tai Chi, 10:15 a.m., Santiam Senior Center, 41818 Kingston-Jordan Road, Stayton. Led by Wendy Stone. Repeats Fridays. 50 and older. 503-767-2009 Stayton Rotary Lunch, Noon. Santiam Golf Club, 8724 Golf Club Road, Sublimity. 503-769-7307 AA Meeting, 6 p.m. Women only, Riverview Community Bank, 112 Main St., Aumsville.

AA Meeting, 7 p.m., Gates Community Church of Christ, 40070 Gates School Road.

AA Meeting, 7 p.m., Idanha City Hall, 111 Highway 22.

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

Saturday

AA Meeting, 10 a.m., New Life Church, 1090 N First Ave., Stayton.

Saturday Open House, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Canyon Art Center, 280 NE Santiam Hwy., Mill City. Open arts and crafts session. Local Impromptu music sessions. Free; donations welcome.

503-897-6397

Friday, Nov. 2 Spaghetti Dinner K-9 Fundraiser 5 -7 p.m. Stayton United Methodist Church, 1450 SE Fern Ridge Road.

Spaghetti dinner benefits Stayton Police Department’s K-9 Drug Dog Program. Free-will donations.

503-769-5700, staytonumc.org

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

Saturday, Nov. 3 Art, Craft Supply Swap 1 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Local artists, crafters can bring clean, usable, surplus supplies for swap. Bring before noon to get first choice at swap. Doors open to public 1:30 p.m. 503-769-3313

Sunday, Nov. 4 End of Daylight Savings Time Remember to turn your clock back 1 hour.

KofC Breakfast

Sunday

7:30 - 10 a.m., St. Mary Parish Hall, 9168 Silver Falls Hwy., Shaw. $7 adults, $2 children 12 and under. 503-362-6159

AA Meeting, 6 p.m. Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center.

503-399-0599 Look for our Home for the Holidays guide for a season of special events!

Thursday, Nov. 1 Alzheimer’s Support Group 10 a.m., Maurice’s Bistro, 390 SE Church St., Sublimity. Open to all. 503-769-3499

Grandparent Lunch

Monday, Nov. 5 Daughters of American Revolution

Stayton City Council

Tuesday, Nov. 6 Election Day Small Steps, Big Results

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

Agenda available. 503-749-2030

Odd Fellows Bingo 7 p.m., Stayton Odd Fellows Lodge, 122 N Third Ave. $20 plays all games. Cash prizes. Open to public. Repeats Nov. 20.

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

Wednesday, Nov. 7 Red Hat Strutters Noon, Serendipity Cafe & Tea, 638 S Main St., Lebanon. $12.95 plus tip per person.

Carpool arrangements, call Margie Forrest, 503-859-3119.

Thursday, Nov. 8 N Santiam Service Integration Team 9 a.m., Santiam Center, 11656 SE Sublimity Road #200, Sublimity. Collaboration between social service, civic, nonprofit, churches seeking to provide resources for individuals, families. Melissa, 503-769-9319, mbaurer@santiamhospital.org

Mom to Mom 9:30 a.m., Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Meet local mom of young children. Children play while mom meet. Repeats Nov. 22. Free. 503-769-2731

Aumsville Fire District

7 p.m., Stayton Community Center.

Open to public. 503-769-3425

Aumsville Planning Commission

Noon, Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Repeats Nov. 20. Glenn, 503-769-9010, nsantiamfs@wvi.com

Book Bobs

Coloring Group

5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Bring knitting, crochet, needlepoint, quilting.

Free. Adults. 503-769-3313

Stayton Lions Club

DIY Craftshop

3:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Book club for children beginning to read chapter books. Sign-ups not required but recommended. Free. 503-769-3313

Needlecraft Group

9 a.m. – noon, St. Boniface Community Archives and Museum, 371 Main St., Sublimity. Free. Appointments: Charlene, 503-508-0312

10 a.m., Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. Meeting followed by speaker Ryan Steele of Weddle Funeral Service to discuss outreach program for veterans.

Refreshments. Open to public.

10:50 a.m., Stayton Elementary, 875 N Third Ave. Grandparents lunch with students. 10:50 a.m. first grade.

11:15 a.m. second grade. 11:45 a.m. kindergarten. 12:15 p.m. third grade. $3.

5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library.

Evening of coloring, relaxation. Free.

Supplies provided; no registration Age 12 - adult. 503-769-3313

St. Boniface Museum

8 - 10 a.m., Moxieberry Cafe, 429 N Third Ave., Stayton. Event for entrepreneurs, nonprofits to celebrate successes, clarify priorities, map out action plan. All welcome. Free.

Presented by Grow EDC. Allison, 503871-5188, growsantiam.org

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5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Make small wood and string art. Free; supplies provided. Age 12 - adult. Register at library or call 503-769-3313 6 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Open to public. 503-749-2894

Friday, Nov. 9 Canine Low-Cost Vaccines 2 - 4 p.m., Stayton Veterinary Hospital, 1308 N First Ave. Low-cost canine vaccines, no last fee licenses. Free puppy license. No appointment needed. First 100 patients. 503-769-7387

Movie @ the Library 3:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library.

Incredibles 2. Free. All ages. 503-769-3313

Saturday, Nov. 10 Second Saturday Maker’s Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Macleay Grange, 8312 Macleay Road, Salem. Indoor farmers market. Free admission. 503-873-3593

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Canyon Senior Center Bingo 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Canyon Senior Center, 844 SW First Ave., Mill City. Play for donated prizes. To donate contact Mike, mikelong@ybgolf.com. Also Nov. 24.

Sunday, Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day Monday, Nov. 12 Lyons Fire District Board 7 p.m., Lyons Fire Station, 1114 Main St. Open to public. 503-859-2410

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

Perler Beads 4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Make perler bead creations. Free. Grades 6 - 12.

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

Thursday, Nov. 15 Young Professionals Meet-Up 8:30 a.m., Moxieberry Cafe, 429 N Third Ave., Stayton. Young Professionals open to business people thruout the canyon under 40. GROW-EDC. 503-871-5188

Rock the Blocks!

7 p.m., Lyons Public Library, 279 Eighth St.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 13

North Ssantiam School District Board

Lyons Library Board

Commissioner’s Breakfast 7:30 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Meet, eat with Marion County commissioners. Open to public.

Santiam Historical Society 6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Alan Maul, director of Oregon Dept of Forestry Forest History Center Museum, answers questions on Civilian Conservation Corps.

Open all. Free. 503-743-2639

Mill City Council 6:30 p.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Open to public. 503-897-2302

Cascade School Board 7 p.m., Cascade District Office, 10226 SE Marion Road, Turner. Open to public.

Agenda available. 503-749-8010

VFW Meeting 7 p.m., Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5638. All eligible veterans eligible to join. Repeats Nov. 27. Hank Porter, 503-769-5792

Wednesday, Nov. 14 Chamber Greeters 8 a.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. 503-769-3464

Caregiver Connection 1 - 2:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. 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. This month is dementia care resources. 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

Santiam Canyon School Board 6:30 p.m., Santiam Elementary School, 450 SW Evergreen, Mill City. Open to all

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6 p.m., District Office, 1155 N First Ave., Stayton. Open to all. Agenda available.

503-769-6924

Art Club 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library.

Monthly art club for ages 5 and older. Call 503-769-3313 to see if spots are available.

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

Tuesday, Nov. 20 Cascade Service Integration Team 9 a.m., Turner Christian Church, 7871 SE Marion Road, Turner. Collaborative effort between social service, civic, nonprofit, churches seeking to provide resources for individuals, familiess. Melissa, 503-7699319, mbaurer@santiamhospital.org

Wednesday, Nov. 21 Community Thanksgiving Dinner

3:30 - 8 p.m Covered Bridge Café. 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Free. To volunteer, donate or request delivery: 503-767-3945

Aumsville Planning Commission

Stayton Library Board

6:30 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to all. Agenda available. 503-749-2030

SHS Booster Club

Tim Palmer at Library 7 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Author Tim Palmer presents slideshow based on Wild and Scenic Rivers: An American Legacy.

Free. Open to public. 503-769-3313

Friday, Nov. 16 Rummage Sale 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Immaculate Conception Parish Center, 1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton.

Proceeds provide food, medical care for sponsored friends in Guatemala and Nicaragua. Also 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 17.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover 6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Bring your stuffies to the library to spend the night.

Iris Nason leads music and movement.

Bedtime cookies, story. Free. Come in Nov. 17, or the next week, to pick up

Saturday, Nov. 17 Clothing Giveaway 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Mari-Linn School 641 Fifth St., Lyons. For the Love of Josh clothing giveaway. Free. Open to public.

Monday, Nov. 19 Friends of the Library 11 a.m, Stayton Public Library. Open to public. 503-769-3313

Red Cross Blood Drive 1 - 6 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Appointments: redcrossblood.org, 1-800-redcross or by calling Carolyn, 503-580-8318. Walk-ins scheduled at door.

6 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Open to all.

7 p.m., Stayton High. New members welcome. 503-769-2171

Thursday, Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Day Friday, Nov 23 Operation Black Friday Noon - Noon Nov. 24., Collection of clothing, other items for homeless veterans. Weddles Funeral Service, 1777 N. Third Ave. Stayton. 503-769-2423

Sublimity Planning Commission 7 p.m., Subimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson St. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-5475

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

Agenda available. 503-749-2030

Tuesday, Nov. 27 Santiam Canyon Integration Team 10:30 a.m., Gates Fire Hall, 101 E Sorbin Ave. Collaborative effort between social service, civic, nonprofit, churches seeking to provide resources for individuals, families. Melissa, 503-769-9319, mbaurer@santiamhospital.org

Mill City Council 6:30 p.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Open to public. 503-897-2302

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

Wednesday, Nov. 28 Book Discussion Group 5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Book discussion group for adults. This month’s selection is The Woman in Cabin 10

by Ruth Ware. Free.

Open to public. No registration necessary.

503-769-3313

Thursday, Nov. 29 Oregon Poet Laureate Speaks

7 p.m., Stayton Public Library.

Kim Stafford speaks © EUGENE BOCHKAREVS / 123RF.COM on the practice of Monday, writing as a fundamental doorway to Nov. 26 happiness, discovery. Free. Open to Marion Estates Auxiliary public. 503-769-3313 2 p.m., Sloper Cafe, 590 SE Conifer Circle, Friday, Nov. 30 Sublimity. 503-769-8900

Random Readers Book Club 3:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Book club for children reading more complex novels. Sign-ups not required, but recommended. Free. 503-769-3313

Stayton Planning Commission 7 p.m., Stayton Community Center.

Open to the public. Agenda available.

503-769-3425

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Red Cross Blood Drive

9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton. Schedule an appointment a redcross.org.

A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas 7 p.m., Red School House Theater, 151 W Locust St., Stayton. Aumsville Community Theatre production. $15 adults, $12 students/senior, $8 youth. Tickets at door, staytonevents.com. Repeats 7 p.m.

Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15; 2 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 16. aumsvillecommunitytheatre.com

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“Art, as Santiam Hearts to Arts sees it, is not a ‘thing’ but an activity – something people do,” said Jeanne Gunner, president. “That’s the idea behind SH2A’s open house arts and crafts sessions.”

The sessions are held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the organization’s home base, the Canyon Art Center on Highway 22 in Mill City.

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“Each week, local artisans and crafters volunteer their time to set up enjoyable creative projects for community members,” Gunner said.

“Some weeks might have water color lessons, jewelry making, rock painting,, or home décor crafts, with all materials provided free of charge.”

On some Saturdays SH2A sponsors free or low-fee classes, for children and adults, in painting, fabric arts, pottery, beading, and other activities, Gunner said.

“These include the popular kid classes in fluffy and glitter slime-making,” she added. “Music is a major SH2A focus, and so it’s not unusual to find some guitar, ukulele or mandolin playing going on as well.”

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Art supplies of all kinds are available for individual use and an art library loans books to readers of all ages.

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Jan Cartwright said she can hardly wait from one Saturday to the next.

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SH2A offers sessions “It’s such a huge learning experience,” she said. “Seems like I waited a very long time to start learning and now, just can’t get enough!”

Cartwright loves meeting with “the very young to pretty much mature folks” for impromptu music lessons on guitar, singing, ukulele and mandolin.

“We have folks come in and play the piano just for fun,” she said. “Our dear friend, Barbara Seals, comes each week with a new craft. Rock painting, making slime, dancing – the list just goes on and on.”

Cartwright expects full houses will come with the rains for Saturdays at the center, which also has classes weekdays and evenings.

“All of this serves the SH2A mission to preserve, present, and promote the fine and performing arts in the Santiam Canyon,” Gunner said.

People are welcome to drop by the CAC at 280 NE Santiam Blvd. to see what’s happening, or they can check the Canyon Arts Center Facebook page for regular announcements.

“The open house sessions are also great for socializing with neighbors and meeting new people,” Gunner said.

“We happily accept donations, but all open house sessions are free, and all community members are welcome.”

For information, call 503-897-6397 or visit the Hearts to Arts website, www.santiamh2a.org, or the organization’s Facebook page.

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Something to Talk About

Teen center

By Mary Owen The Santiam Teen Center in its parklike setting on Kindle Way, is looking for volunteers in preparation for opening.

“We anticipate service (to) 30 youth per day by offering classes, food, training, homework mentoring and mental health support,” said Joanie Wigginton, the center’s interim executive director.

“We will be open specifically during the school year for after school support and resources. This will provide our teens with 180 days of community outreach and support.”

The center will need a large group of volunteers who – once skills and background checks are complete – will assist in teaching teens life skills, support growth of educational and mental health, and provide stable afternoon environment within the community, Wigginton said.

The Santiam Teen Center is a nonprofit entity under the umbrella of New Growth Ministries, an organization established in Stayton in 2011. Funding for the program targeting teens ages 13 to 18, comes from grant support and, Wigginton said, “amazing support from the community in both time and in-kind donations.”

“We want our teen center to be a home away from home,” organizers said. “Somewhere they will feel safe, comfortable and welcomed.”

Wigginton anticipates most participants to come from the local high schools, but

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“Building a teen center was always a dream of New Growth Ministries, and earlier this year the city of Stayton offered us the amazing support of a building and space to make this dream a reality,” Wigginton said.

New Growth primarily serves at-risk youth within a 20-mile radius of Stayton. The majority of clients fall within the North Santiam School District’s 14,305 residents, with 16.4 percent falling below poverty guidelines.

“Once established, we will be looking to add middle school options and expanding services to other age groups,” Wigginton said.

The Santiam Teen Center, she said is “uniquely qualified” to succeed within in the area due to community and small business support such as Oregon Food Share (who will provide healthy snacks and meals), SAFE Families, North Santiam School District, the city of Stayton, the Stayton Police Department, along with small businesses and community support.

“We want to thank everyone for their continued efforts and support,” she said.

“The community feedback is one of excitement and overwhelming support!”

The center plans to be open 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays, at 2800 Kindle Way, Stayton. For information or to volunteer, call 503-769-3536.

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Civics 101

Vote

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Ballots due Nov. 6, 8 p.m.

By Mary Owen Collaboration between city councils and residents is at the top of the list of fixes in most cities this November, followed by growth, budgets and development.

Stayton “Managing growth, always street and sidewalk build, maybe a neighborhood advisory group that will give the city’s neighborhoods a larger voice in administrative area problems/concerns, and better community decisions” are key issues facing Stayton, said Hank Porter, who is running for another term as mayor.

“I have worked with city staff to work with neighboring communities on water service and supplies,” Porter said about “this potential water crisis as the ‘fish project’ of Detroit takes definitive shape. Our local concerns about downstream water flows probably means that we need to start planning some supplemental water sources for water supplies now, rather than in two, three or five years.”

Porter said the city also needs to make sure that developers understand and accept engineering development codes “so that we avoid some of the contentious development that we have experienced.”

Challenges include putting too much trust in social media, “especially things that are critical of city projects,” he said.

“Anyone can post anything, true or not, accurate or not,” he added.

Budget problems loom as the city continues to maintain and improve streets, sidewalks, water and sewage systems – problems that “need the cooperation of all of us,” he said.

A former educator and businessman, Porter has more than 40 years of experience in local government, serving three stints on city council and as mayor.

“I’ve tried to treat everyone with fairness and consideration,” he said. “My agenda is what is good for the community. I simply want to keep Stayton a good place to live.

Running against Porter is Scott Vigil, who believes the key issues for Stayton have not changed since the city has been in existence.

“The city is responsible for providing safe, clean drinking water,” Vigil said. “The city has taken on several other responsibilities along the way, but the most important thing that the city needs to take care of is the drinking water.

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Public safety remains a key issue, and coming right out of the gate for the mayor and city council will be the city police contract, Vigil said. “This will have a direct impact on the city’s police service for the next couple of years.”

Several projects affected by the city Transportation Master Plan will also be on the council’s agenda, Vigil said. “One of the top priorities would include Wilco Road and its intersections.”

Transparency about planning and development within the city limits is a priority, he added.

“Most people would love to see a lot more funds (spent) on parks and recreation,” Vigil said. “This is a very high priority for me personally, but is down on the list of responsibilities for the city. I believe that the parks and recreations should be a reflection on how well the city takes care of (its) main responsibilities.”

One of the main challenges will be to get everyone on the same page, Vigil said.

“I believe that the issues (we) need to focus on (is) what is best for the city as a whole and from there it becomes pretty clear.”

Vigil said he’d love to have the “magic answer,” but he doesn’t. What he can offer is “a positive outlook that expands beyond the glass is half full.”

“I have spent a lot of time working with groups working towards common goals.

As a servant leader, I’m always learning new things. I believe that listening goes far beyond not talking, and I’m an active listener.”

An automotive technician, Vigil served three years on the Stayton City Council and four years as mayor.

Stayton has three seats on the council on the ballot.

Candidates include incumbent Priscilla Glidewell whose top issues are: continued work on upgrading and fixing roads and infrastructure; the impact of new housing developments on the area; and upgrading and updating “the heart of our community” also known as Old Town.

“We also need to keep our community relevant for the youth growing up here,” she said.

Glidewell views challenges as funding, community consensus and community participation.

She lists her strengths as being willing to listen and work toward goals that the community views as important; a record of teamwork with fellow councilors and the ability “and willingness” to compromise.

Ralph Lewis believes managing growth is a key issue the city faces.

“We need to make it attractive for people and businesses to come to our town, not put up road blocks,” Lewis said.

Additionally, infrastructure is an issue, he said. “Some of our streets are falling apart and need attention.” First and foremost is to find the funds needed to attend to repairs and maintenance, he added. “Managing the gas tax money we get from the state for that purpose is key.”

Lewis says he brings listening skills to the table as well as knowing some of the key players in town.“I won’t be afraid to talk to people to get things moving.”

A 25-year Stayton resident, Lewis formerly served on the city’s planning commission, parks commission and city council.

Paige Hook foresees putting the city’s tax dollars to work for critical infrastructure issues.

“Clearly funding and budget allocation for critical repairs is a large issue for updating our infrastructure,” Hook said. “Community education of what these costs are for all layers of infrastructure will be a challenge in order to gain full community support.”

Hook also sees potential water issues.

“The challenges with the USACE Detroit Dam project is finding and funding an alternative water source that can sustain our community if or when the dam is drained,” Hook said.

Also important is Stayton’s affordable housing crisis, she said. “Each of us deserves a safe, secure, habitable and affordable home with protection from large-scale and no-cause evictions.” Hook said. She said the majority of Stayton residents can’t afford high-end housing.

“We need future development that matches our demographics in regards to what is financially attainable for residents,” she said.

Hook has served on the city’s planning commission and budget committee.

Jordan Ohrt also views infrastructure as a major priority for the city council.

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needs the streets addressed, but also the utilities underneath,” Ohrt said. “Our water source issue at Detroit Lake needs to be a priority as well. We need to make sure that we can continue to have safe drinking water from the lake via the Santiam River and if not, we need to find another solution for our citizens. Lastly, for our town to thrive, we need (to) strengthen our local economy.”

Ohrt is aware of the challenges of finding solutions to these issues.

“Updating infrastructure requires assessing the streets along with their specific needs and rating their priority,” he said. “Our water issue is going to be tricky,” he added.

“We will have to work together with other state agencies and existing state laws, and if we need to find another water source that is not going to be inexpensive.”

To strengthen the local economy, Ohrt said, is the need to change the perception of Stayton to a business-friendly town.

“I believe I will be able to help Stayton with these issues because I understand that we can only achieve our goals if we all realize we are on the same team and that we need to work together” said Ohrt, a local Realtor.

David Patty views including residents in deciding how to run their city as a key issue.

“Unfortunately, many people in our community lack inclusion of the local government process,” Patty said. “In my observation of council meetings, oftentimes stakeholders aren’t aware of issues that will impact them before decisions have been made. I hope to change this and bring more people to the discussion table.”

Patty believes the biggest challenge is “the right communication with the community.

In this age, social media is the avenue many community members choose to interact in.

I hope that Stayton will continue to meet the challenges of that new norm.”

Patty wants to bring a fresh perspective to city government.

“I would have a pragmatist fashion about my deliberation over city decisions,” he said. “At times, it appears the current council comes to meetings with a preformed decision. To me this indicates a disregard for public feedback in making their decisions. I would always wait to make my decision on city business until after hearing community input.”

Patty is an analyst or the Oregon State Police and served ten years in the Air Force.

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The mayor and two council seats are on the election slate in Sublimity.

Running unopposed for mayor is Jim Kingsbury. He is retired, and currently services on the Sublimity City Council.

Running for city council are Greg Atkin and Brian Schumacher.

Atkin cites development growth as the key issue Sublimity faces.

“Our small town has been growing much larger over the last few years than was previously projected,” Atkin said.

“Recent developments will add additional population, which challenge our budgets, stretch our local deputy’s time addressing ordinance issues, and challenge our overall livability. We need to get a consensus on what the ... goals should be and how we can address infrastructure issues with the realities of our limited resources.

“The challenges we face include a lack of citizen involvement in the process, being able to reach a consensus with our citizens, a lack of information sharing regarding the issues that we face now and into the future, and past failures of our city officials in collaborative problem solving,” Atkin said. “I appreciate our unpaid and underappreciated city employees and staff, but we haven’t been able to bring our population together to address these issues.

Schumacher was unavailable for comment by press time.

Aumsville

Incumbent Mayor Robert Baugh is seeking another term. Baugh declined to be interviewed at this time, stating he prefers to answer questions following the election with “clarity and facts.”

The challenger is Derek Clevenger, who believes the city is the key issue.

“The community currently does not believe that the city government has been an intelligent steward of our tax dollars,” Clevenger said. “This is evidenced by our below normal SDCs, the need for an addition fee to fund our police department while also granting extremely generous salary increases, several of our community programs being closed down, and many of

the city’s infrastructure projects having no real method of funding yet.”

Clevenger believes residents desire a change in the culture of Aumsville city government.

“Aumsville city government, especially the city council, is not seen as a body that is truly representative of the community,” he said. “Although the recent recall seemed to highlight this view, the city council appeared to have a largely adversarial relationship with large portions of the community.

“The city of Aumsville seems to be largely behind the technological power curve.

Communication from the city government to the community has been sub-par and at a level that is, in my opinion, negligent.

“If elected, it’s going to take some radical changes on my part to show the community that as mayor I will be as attentive, direct and available as I have been throughout my time working on the city council recall.

“I think the major attribute I bring to the table is a willingness to listen, a willingness to admit when I’m wrong, and a fierce desire to advocate for the community as a whole not just those who have lived here the longest,” Clevenger said.

Aumsville has three, four-year city council positions open and seven candidates.

Incumbent Della Seney views updating sewer systems to meet new/updated enforcement of federal and state regulations as a key issues, as well as continuing to work on water lines and upgrades.

“Funding is the biggest challenge as Aumsville does not qualify for grants with the sewer and water systems without raising rates to median levels as required by state regulations on grants,” Seney said. “We try to be mindful of the citizens’ ability to pay for the monthly charges as well as meeting state and federal standards.”

A life-long Aumsville resident, Seney brings to the table an understanding of city development gleaned from “previous years and the workshops and meetings I have been attending during my first term.”

Incumbent Gabe Clayton said key issues Aumsville faces are similar to those in every small town, including updating utilities and roads.

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“We are currently doing pretty well on our water side, but we are outdated on the sewer side,” he added. “Some of those fixes will be very expensive.” The challenge, Clayton said, is having a “very limited pool to draw resources from” to “pay for what the town needs and what the public wants.”

Clayton said he has almost 20 years of construction experience and a good understanding of “what things cost and how to get the most out of every dollar.”

Incumbent Brian Czarnik sees controlled growth as a key issue. Aumsville residents want more retail, food choices and activities and less new residences, he said.

To attract more of these kinds of businesses, Czarnik said the city must: provide aroundthe-clock police protection; update and equally apply ordinances and rules; and offer reasonable and not arbitrarily changed SDCs; and have enough residents to make a business or organization viable.

“Aumsville is now at that tipping point,” he added. “We are able to provide 24-hour police protection. Over the last year the city has been pursuing a grant to update our development ordinances, and we have begun work making our ordinances consistent and easier to use. The city has been and continues to reevaluate its SDCs on a regular basis.”

Czarnik started the local Community Emergency Response Team.

“This election, many candidates don’t fully understand the processes and the rules that the city must abide by,” Czarnik said.

“Some campaigns have had great new ideas, but many of these ideas are already being worked on or have been done in the past.

I think that we must do a much better job in educating all of our citizens of the work that is being done, how and why decisions are made, and how state regulations shape many of those discussions.”

Walter Wick agrees with candidates who want to improve communication between the city council and the community. Other issues are “planning what we want our town to look like in two to four years, and how we respond to housing shortages and Salem’s expansion to the east.

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Nico Casarez also said communicating with and getting feedback from citizens is paramount to doing business as a city.

“We have some big issues happening fairly quickly: maintaining much needed infrastructure such our water/sewer systems, streets, supporting our local businesses and deciding which direction we are growing.

These decisions require some tough conversations and we need to bring our citizens, businesses, faith-based community, and neighboring districts (fire and schools) to the table to be a part of this critical discussion.”

Teamwork and enthusiasm are personality traits he says he brings to the position.

Angelica Ceja said Aumsville must consider if the city can sustain the needs as it grows and diversifies. She also cited communication and reestablishing trust a key challenge.

“There is about a 15 percent Hispanic population in Aumsville, that’s roughly about 500 people according to the National Census in 2010... These are people and families who pay the city fees, pay taxes, who contribute to our town’s local businesses that are being overlooked and not taken into consideration,” she said.

“The town is divided, young and old, new residents and generational families,” she said. “This way of thinking needs to change.

Every resident has a right to be heard and be treated with respect and dignity...

“I’d like to reach out to those families and individuals and brainstorm on how we can contribute more to our community.”

Ed Blakesley believes growth is the key issue Aumsville faces.

“I do not believe the city is prepared for the water, sewer and traffic problems that growth is going to bring,” he said.

“Also the city needs to bring some small business and do(es) not have anything or plans for any type of services to bring in or to lure small businesses. And the city desperately needs to be more transparent with the citizens of Aumsville – let them know what needs to be done to prepare for the future and listen to citizen input as to what they want and need for their community.”

In other cities

There are no contested races in Lyons, Mill City and Detroit.

In Gates there are no candidates filed for the positions on the ballot.

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Soccer standouts

Both Stayton teams ranked in top 6 Sports Datebook

It’s been a dream season for Stayton soccer. The fifth-ranked boys squad, a perennial state power under coach Chris Shields, scored an impressive win against powerful Woodburn, while the girls squad has been a revelation under first-year coach Devin Holmes.

The Lady Eagles, 7-7-1 overall and 4-5-1 in the Oregon West Conference a year ago, won the league this season with a 10-0-2 mark and will take the No. 6 seed into the Class 4A playoffs. Stayton hosted Molalla on Oct. 31 after Our Town’s presstime.

Holmes, a math teacher at the high school, came to Stayton after stints at Springfield, Rogue River and McLoughlin.

listen and work at our jobs so we can have a great finish to this season.”

No. 3 Woodburn won the Oregon West with an 11-1 record. Stayton finished a game back at 10-2, with a regular-season ending 1-0 loss at Cascade preventing the Eagles from tying for the league title.

Stayton played its first-round playoff game Oct. 30 against a team that had not been determined by Our Town’s presstime.

“Chris is amazing… what he churns out each year,” Stayton Athletic Director Darren Shryock told Our Town. “His string of successes in boys soccer is unsurpassed. He really cares about kids and gets the most out of them. Devin has been a fantastic addition to our school both as a teacher and a coach. He has high expectations for the girls and has done a remarkable job of helping them reach those expectations.

Stayton’s lone loss was in its opener vs.

Gladstone. The Eagles played to a 0-0 tie vs. Philomath/Alsea and also tied Woodburn 2-2 in league play.

Football: Cascade closed the regular season on a three-game winning streak and finished second in Class 4A’s Special District 3 with a 4-1 record. The Cougars, 4-4 overall, earned a bye in the playoffs and will play on the road in the round of 16 on Friday, Nov. 2.

The Eagles’ boys squad won the 2010 state title and has three more runner-up finishes under Shields. This year Class 5A power Woodburn (three state titles and two runners-up since 2010) was moved into Class 4A and the Oregon West.

Stayton split with the Bulldogs, losing 5-1 on Sept. 13 at Woodburn before taking a 1-0 win in Stayton on Oct. 10 on Omar Renteria’s free kick in the fifth minute.

Shields started four sophomores, one freshman and just three seniors against Woodburn and told Our Town afterward “I just hope that we continue to grow,

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“The team has had a phenomenal season so far,” Holmes told Our Town. “The group is definitely senior-heavy, which means we have a lot of strong leadership and a strong desire to win. Our captains Alli Nyquist, Sylvia Gomez and Iz Samuell have been consistent leaders throughout the season. The biggest surprise for me has been the strength of our defense. We switched our formation and Biz Smart took over at right back in the second game of the season and that led to eight straight games without allowing a single goal.”

“I am feeling really positive about our chances heading into the playoffs,” Holmes said. “We have proven we are a top team in 4A, and I know this group has the heart, hustle and teamwork to make a good run in the postseason.”

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“I don’t know of another school in the state who has the level of coaching we do in soccer for both boys and girls.”

“We had a tough start to our season going 0-3,” Cascade coach Brandon Bennett told Our Town. “We played some tough teams and even a 5A team (LaSalle Prep).

As coaches we thought we had a solid squad but just were struggling to get over the hump.”

The Cougars opened the league season with a thrilling 31-28 home win against rival Stayton before falling 41-38 at Sweet Home in a game Cascade led 38-27 with seven minutes left.

“That was a wake up call for our boys,” Bennett said. “We needed to work harder at practice to finish out games.”

In the next three weeks Cascade, with improving freshman quarterback Jacob Hage at the controls, downed Sisters

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“Jacob Hage is playing like a veteran QB,” Bennett said. “You would not know he is a freshman unless you looked at the OSAA roster and saw a 9 next to his year. He is savvy, disciplined, and tough as nails.”

Hage’s development under center has allowed Bennett to move versatile Elijah Nolan to wide receiver, bolstering the passing game. Blake Lewis, Ryan Diehl and Devin Privratsky had been sparking a defense that has allowed just 27 points since the Sweet Home loss.

Stayton, meanwhile, finished 2-3 in district play and 3-5 overall. The Eagles played in tough luck all year, with all five losses coming by six points or less.

In Class 2A No. 5 Santiam (6-1 overall, 4-1 in Tri-River Conference) will almost assuredly have a home game in the first round of the playoffs. The Wolverines’ dream of a league title ended with a 9-0 loss Oct. 19 at No. 2 Sheridan.

“We just got beat up upfront,” firstyear Santiam Coach Carl Rupp told Our Town. Rupp was the defensive coordinator on last year’s Santiam squad which advanced to the championship game before falling to Monroe. That 2017 squad lost to St. Paul during the league season before ousting the Buckaroos in the semifinals.

“It wouldn’t surprise me if we run into them again,” Rupp said of Sheridan.

Regis, meanwhile, took a 2-2 Central Valley Conference record into its finale against Central Linn and needed a victory to have a shot at one of the four at-large berths in the Class 2A playoffs.

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two in the Oregon West Conference championships at Lane Community College in Eugene.

Frazeur, a senior, ran 15:52.29, with junior Kirby running 15:56.49. Kirby and Frazeur, who finished second and third, respectively behind teammate Casey Pugh at last year’s district meet at Cascade, helped lead the Eagles to third place, one spot shy of qualifying for state.

Frazeur and Kirby, however, will be competing as individuals at state, as will sophomore Hailey Notman, who finished third in the girls competition in 19:36.44. Stayton’s girls also took third as a team in an extremely close competition.

Sisters won with 45 points, followed by Philomath (48) and Stayton (50).

Cascade was fifth, led by Savanna Waters (17th, 22:04.68). Cascade’s boys were seventh, led by Jose Gibson (15th, 17:20.15).

In the Special District 2 championships at Cheadle Lake Park in Lebanon, Isaac Turner (10th,17:41.9) and Trey Thomas (12th, 18:10.5)) led the Santiam boys to a sixth-place finish. Regis, led by Lansdon Taylor (45th, 20:24.3), finished 11th.

The Regis girls were 13th, led by Maureen Duncan (30th in 23:12.0).

Santiam’s Kirsten Crofoot was 53rd in 25:10.4.

Volleyball: Regis is seeded No. 12 in the Class 2A tournament, and the Rams traveled to No. 5 Weston-McEwen Oct. 27 after Our Town’s presstime. The Rams were 12-7 overall and finished 8-6 in the Central Valley Conference while snagging one of the four at-large berths.

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By Melissa Wagoner Joseph Phillip Loftus Jr. spent 47 years working for NASA, amassing a treasuretrove of artifacts and documents, which he passed on to his son, James Loftus.

“My father is a retired astronawut,” James said proudly. “He was the chief planner for the Apollo Missions.”

In an attempt to keep his father’s legacy intact – and in his possession – James opened JPL Museum, a mobile micromuseum located inside the Gardner House Café and Bed and Breakfast in Stayton in 2015. Although the space is small, the unique mobile museum allows James to share his father’s legacy with a wider audience including students in schools around the state – especially in rural and outlying areas.

“What really bothered me was the economic isolation and depression in these rural communities,” James explained. “I started calling around to these rural schools and said, ‘Would you like me to come out?’”

Then, in April of 2017 during a trip to Houston with a group of Robotics students from Bend, James had another big idea. He contacted Norman Chaffee – a retired NASA Engineer – and asked him for a favor. “[James] asked if I would take over 220 students, teachers, and chaperones on a personal tour of Johnson Space Center,” Chaffee reported.

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by NASA. And then in October of that year he and James began a program they called the Rural Schools Education Initiative – a way to reach students in the outlying schools of Oregon, providing a unique insight into what it takes to become a NASA Engineer.

“He shares some stories about growing up in rural Oklahoma,” James said. “He got a chemistry set when he was eight or nine and became fascinated that you could combine elements and make new elements. One of the things I love about when he’s talking to the kids is the trial and error and working through mistakes.”

Last year James and Chaffee traveled for 10 days throughout Eastern Oregon, visiting small towns and speaking to over 1,350 students.

This year they are planning to increase that number to over 2,000 students on a whirl-wind 14-day trip which included a presentation in the Santiam Hospital Auditorium in Stayton – s well as presentations at both Stayton High School and Regis Catholic High School.

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I like Thanksgiving a lot, because it coincides with the best holiday of the year. For want of a better name, I’ll call it Winotopia.

The day after Thanksgiving, we rent a big van and load up any leftover relatives, friends, enemies and random people who happen to be hanging around the house and head for the wineries. I don’t know how many wineries there are in the Willamette Valley, but there are a lot.

In the 10 years or so we’ve been doing this – I lost count – we’ve gone to a lot of them. Some years we target a certain area and go to the specific wineries that are on our radar.

Other years, we load up the van and head out, with no plans whatsoever.

In the years we’ve been celebrating Winotopia, we’ve gone to big wineries, little wineries, fancy wineries and wineries where the kitchen doubled as the tasting room.

We’ve tasted all sorts of wines, but Pinot noir is still the headliner of the Western Oregon wine show.

Interestingly enough, the thing I like most about winetasting isn’t the wine. It’s getting together with people we only get to see once in a while and enjoying their company away from the pressures of Thanksgiving.

They come from Alaska and around the Northwest and we just talk, tell stories, goof around and enjoy each

hungry we just explore whatever restaurants are in the area. To me, that’s as much fun as the wine part. We’ve found cool little restaurants tucked away in Carlton, Newberg – wherever we happen to be.

But again, the point isn’t the food. It’s the camaraderie.

other’s company.

It’s like Thanksgiving, but without the work.

That’s my only hangup with Thanksgiving. We get into this expectation of having a “traditional” dinner that involves an infinite amount of work. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, rolls, pies. … Ugh. By the time we sit down, I’m worn out.

Then there’s the clean-up, which takes another couple of hours. By then you can stick a fork in me, because I’m done, and swearing never to do that again, until the next year when we find ourselves back in the same cycle.

On Winotopia, we don’t worry about food. Most wineries serve food these days, and when we get really

Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to have a typical day after Thanksgiving. We could hang out and eat leftovers, watch some football, or do whatever comes to mind. Or we could do the Black Friday thing and buy socks or whatever it is that’s on sale at four in the morning.

I’m not much of a football fan – with the exception of my beloved Eagles and Vikings – and I sure as hell am not going shopping in the middle of the night for any reason. I don’t care if they’re throwing flat panel TVs out the back of a truck for free, I’m not getting up before breakfast unless the house is on fire.

Which brings me back to my favorite holiday, the holiday that is more fun and less hassle than any other.

It’s the holiday that is what other holidays aspire to be.

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Coupons cannot be sold, transferred or duplicated.

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Offer available at participating locations on Tuesday only. In-store Family Size prices may vary. Includes Signature, Gourmet Delite®, Fresh Pan, Stuffed or Create Your Own pizza up to 5 toppings; topping additions to recipe pizzas will result in additional charges.

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Heart Health Close to Home

Your search ends here at our NEW Cardiology Clinic in Stayton Introducing Cardiologist Benjamin Lee, DO • Dr. Lee provides comprehensive cardiac care using evidence-based medicine

• Passionate about working collaboratively with his patients with an emphasis on preventive medicine

• Strong interest in promoting community awareness on cardiovascular health

SANTIAM

CARDIOLOGY CLINIC

Part of Santiam Hospital

503.769.9118

1371 N 10th Ave., Stayton santiamhospital.org

Cardiologist Benjamin Lee, DO attended University of California at Berkeley where he studied molecular biology.

He completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA and his Cardiology Fellowship at Samaritan Health Services in Corvallis, where he was elected Chief Fellow.

Dr. Lee and his wife and daughter are excited to be a part our community. They enjoy traveling and experiencing new cultures.

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WELCOME

Our Town Santiam