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By Mary Owen A new podcast sheds light on the communities along Oregon’s North Santiam River, from Aumsville to Idanha.

“Santiam Local brings our audience weekly episodes with the most interesting and engaging conversations about the people, projects and stories shaping our community, culture and way of life,” said Nicole Miller of Word’s Out PR. Miller hosts the show, which is produced

by Michael Calcagno of Calcagno Media.

The show is recorded in Stayton and digitally distributed automatically to listeners’ mobile devices weekly.

“We hope people understand our vision with Santiam Local, which is to create a community of like-minded, engaged citizens who share the common values of caring about our neighbors and the future of the North Santiam River region,” Miller said. “Michael and I both share an interest in building vital communities.

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Miller and Calcagno met a year ago when he moved to Stayton and joined the Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce.

“The chamber director noted that we are in similar professional fields, so she introduced us,” Miller said. “Eventually, Michael pitched the idea to me that we start a podcast focused on the local area.

He said, ‘I’ll be the producer, and you’ll be the host.’ I knew right then that this was a go. It was that next step I’d been looking for in both my career and in the community.”

Since the focus of Santiam Local is the stories of local people and project shaping their communities, Miller and Calcagno plan to shine a spotlight on topics they think matter to the area, from news about small businesses and nonprofit groups to local government issues and community events.

The duo has recorded four episodes to date, with early episodes introducing the podcast and who’s behind it. Also featured were interviews with Revitalize Downtown Stayton and a local author.

“We’ll soon share updates on the Detroit Dam construction project, bring you candidate interviews in the race for House District 17, and more exciting topics,” Miller said.

“Topic ideas are welcome, too. Anyone can listen to episodes on-demand online at SantiamLocal.com and easier than that, we’re on your mobile device too.”

When considering the business structure for this podcast, Miller and Calcagno agreed they’d rather not have the show

interrupted with ads and opted instead for a member-model format.

“The Santiam Local member model means that rather than selling advertising, we’re relying on listener support to keep the show going,” Miller said. “For as little as $4 a month, listener pledges help the podcast grow. They also help keep Santiam Local ad-free, and members receive exclusive access to members-only perks and deals.”

Members receive exclusive content, behind the scenes + Ask Me Anything (AMA), episode transcripts, prioritized feedback on episode ideas and featured guests, and as a welcome gift: chocolate chip cookies.

“We want to focus on getting the highest quality episode topics before we build more,” Miller said. “Stay tuned because we’ll only continue to grow from here!”

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By Mary Owen A full house of people turned out last month to pay tribute to a man who has been epitomized as the spirit of Regis at a ceremony between the boys and girls basketball games.

“He had to be smiling at all that Joe Spenner happened that night,” said Regis High School’s Mike Bauer, of the Jan. 24 induction of former custodian Joe Spenner. “He was arguably a legendary figure at Regis for almost 40 years.”

Bauer was talking with longtime Regis supporter and parent George Gerspacher, who mentioned how nice it was that Regis had recognition displays in its student center for impactful teachers, including Steve McGrew and Don Heuberger.

“He wondered if such a display might be appropriate for Joe,” Bauer said. “New Regis St. Mary Principal Candi Hedrick enthusiastically embraced the idea, and it was decided that a recognition display would be appropriate for Joe as well. In addition, she thought that we might have a Joe Spenner night at a basketball game to unveil the new display.”

Spenner passed away on Christmas Day in 2016 at the

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By Mary Owen The Distinguished Service Award is given by the Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce to an individual that demonstrated outstanding community service in the Stayton-Sublimity area, whose dedication and service provide a lasting impact on the local communities.

The award recipient for 2019 is Erin Cramer, a family practice physician’s assistant at Sublimity Medical Clinic.

Cramer was nominated for his leadership and stability within his local clinic, as well as “his selfless commitment to our community, volunteering his time as the Varsity football medic for Regis High School, serving the North Santiam School District board, and being instrumental in advocating for our kids and serving our local communities,” according to the chamber.

“I’m really surprised to receive this award,” Cramer said. “There are a lot of people in our communities who contribute a great deal of their time

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and energy to making this a better place to work, learn, play, and live. They inspire me to want to do the same, and to be nominated while surrounded by so many others who would be deserving winners is humbling and a little challenging. It makes a person want to live up to those expectations, to aspire to be even better.”

getting out of the chair,” he added. “A little effort goes a long way, and others generally see effort and step up as well. I think we all want to make our lives a bit better, and often need a nudge or a worthy cause.

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As a PA, Cramer said he takes care of the very young to very old, “hopefully making a concrete difference in their lives.

“I volunteer time helping young athletes at Regis High School, with the Stayton High School Booster Club, the NSSD Board of Directors, and in the past, I’ve helped coach kids in what is now the Stayton Soccer Club,” he said. “It’s amazing how much time a person can carve out by turning off the TV and

Cramer said, “There’s a great and fun time to be had interacting with others while doing something for the greater good.”

“Erin Cramer is highly deserving to be recognized with the Community’s Distinguished Service Award,” said Andy Gardner, superintendent of the North Santiam School District. “His time in our community has been marked by service to multiple causes. Since joining the NSSD School Board in 2019, he has enriched our discussions with his own knowledge and commitment to the

young people of our communities. ” NSSD Board Chair Mike Wagner added, “Erin has brought new talents to the NSSD Board. His intelligence and wealth of experience has brought a new perspective to the issues. I believe he cares deeply about kids and is concerned that NSSD help them become the best person they can be as a result of their school experience.”

“Erin has been an active member of our fantastic Booster Club. He has been instrumental, along with Randy Forrette, in turning the Stayton Boosters into what is arguably the best Booster organization in the state,” Stayton High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Darren Shryock said.

“I do know that service is not selfless.

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in that I am receiving the award, but it is honoring the process of Santiam Service Integration and recognizes the team’s efforts in breaking down barriers, eliminating duplication of services, collaborating and integrating services, and building relationships. The success of the program is built upon the team members’ commitment to the model.

Melissa Baurer has earned the 2019 Rising Star award from the Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce. The award is given to the young professional who works or resides in the Stayton Sublimity Chamber area and exemplifies excellence in professionalism, leadership, service and/ or dedication in his or her field, company and the local community.

Baurer was ready for a new career challenge when she accepted the Santiam Integration Team position at Santiam Hospital. Her role is to coordinate providers and services, to identify needs, find solutions, and avoid duplication of services so as to better serve families and individuals in the Santiam region.

She also coordinates the Santiam SIT Facebook page, which she said, “gives me the opportunity to post different needs of the community and allows for community members to be involved in the giving.”

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By Mary Owen Retaining charm while updating and upgrading its facilities earned the Star Cinema the First Impressions Award for 2019 from the Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce. Because the owners made major interior and exterior improvements and modern enhancements while retaining charm, the theater is a major asset to the Stayton downtown core, a nominator said.

The First Impressions Award is given to a business or organization within the Stayton-Sublimity area that has completed major exterior improvements or remodeling or major landscape enhancements to its location or has worked to improve public exterior spaces through remodeling, clean-up, beautification and enhancement.

“I just recently re-joined the Chamber now that I’m working in Stayton again, instead of just Dallas,” said owner Jeff Mexico. “So, it was a pleasant surprise to be recognized so soon.”

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Mexico was the general contractor and designer for the remodel, which took place in October, and performed a lot of the work himself.

Star Cinema’s facade received new neon, paint, lighting, poster display modifications, box office counter and exterior doors. The lobby received new hardwood flooring throughout, new runway carpeting and new toilets. The snack bar was removed and rebuilt with all new counters, electrical, plumbing, extension of the snack bar for more room and a ductless AC unit to help keep it cool with the new ovens.

“Everyone is loving the fresh look of the outside and really loving the new snack bar with the many food options we now offer,” Mexico said. “And of course, the option to have a beer, cider or a glass of wine has been a big plus.”

Mexico, who re-opened the theater in 2002, wants to upgrade the sound system before summer, followed by seating when funds are available.

“RDS is very excited that Star Cinema is being recognized for the great work he has done under the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant,” said Steve Poisson of Revitalizing Downtown Stayton. “His goal was to ‘make it shine’ like when it opened in 1949, and we think he has met his goal.”

Poisson said Mexico is the first business owner to complete his work under the grant and believes the rest of the block will follow throughout the year.

“Not only that, but the old Rumors and Our Town buildings are now undergoing renovation,” Poisson said. “We plan to have as many downtown owners as possible follow Jeff’s example of bringing back the character of our small town. Star Cinema deserves the First Impressions Award as it strikingly shows how community effort can dramatically impact the look of our downtown.”

An honorable mention for First Impressions goes to Stayton Hobby Hut, which came in second in what SSCOC reported was “a very close race.”

“As a chamber, we are pleased with the domino effect happening in our local Stayton community,” said Carmélle Bielenberg, president and CEO of SSCOC. “This year a number of area businesses and building owners took it upon themselves to update building exteriors.

The Star Cinema has done an excellent job with both their interior and exterior improvements, with the help of a matching grant, making a positive and inviting impact on the downtown area.

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By Mary Owen The Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce will honor local citizens and businesses for their outstanding contributions to the community at its 74th annual Chamber and Community Awards event this month.

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Rising Star – Young Professional of the Year – Melissa Baurer, Service Integration/Community Liaison Coordinator, Santiam Hospital

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The Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce 2019 Large Business award goes to Modern Building Systems in Aumsville.

“We are proud to be on the team to build the new Santiam Canyon School District Junior/Senior High School,” he added.

“We are looking at potential new product offerings and exploring expanding our solar panel array on our factory building.”

The award goes to a chamber member business or organization for excellence in products or services, customer service, and contributions to the communities’ economy and vitality.

Modern was nominated for being an innovative leader, for recently converting its Oregon plant to solar energy, for its focus on honesty, safety, sustainability and quality, and for impacting local communities through providing jobs and securing the project for the new build of the Santiam Junior/Senior High School in Mill City, among other projects.

“I represent the third generation of family ownership here at Modern,” said Alan Rasmussen, vice president of production, who oversees all functions after his sales department sells a building project.

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“This includes our in-house design and engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, trucking, and site crew departments,” he added. “This keeps me quite busy, and there is always a new opportunity every day.”

MBS actively supports and is involved in CTE programs at local school districts as well as helping in local Habitat for Humanity projects, Rasmussen said.

“And we have invested hundreds of

Nick Harville, SEDCOR Business Retention and Expansion Manager, Marion County, commended MBS for the award.

“For almost 50 years Modern Building Systems has been dedicated to providing high quality modular buildings to their clients all around the United States,” Harville said. “Along with that dedication to their clients is an even deeper dedication to their employees and their communities.”

Annually, Harville said Modern puts in excess of $15 million into the regional

economy, buying services and materials.

He also commended the company for helping create “the new workforce working with students from a variety of schools and support of vocational training.”

“This award is well deserved to generations of the Rasmussen family,” Harville said.

Rasmussen said he was humbled by the recognition. As a family-owned company, he said he views his employees as such.

When at Little League games, at the park or in stores and at other places around town, he loves running across “our teammates here at Modern.”

“There are many great people and companies in this region doing great things and to be viewed in high regard is truly an honor,” Rasmussen said. “My family cares very much for our employees, clients and this community, so it’s nice to see others recognize our efforts.”

Stayton Pharmacy

Be Well and Well Informed

We offer a variety of burgers, hot dogs, and our famous root beer. Shrimp, fish, salads, chicken and soups are also available. Our hand-breaded chicken tenders are a big hit, as well.

Our A&W has been here since 1960. We love being active in the community.

Prescription & Over-The-Counter Medications & Supplies Quality Cards • Fine Chocolates • Gifts The folks at Stayton Pharmacy love being a part of the community and serving our friends and neighbors in Stayton, Sublimity and the surrounding area!

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503-769-5654

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Not So Shabby

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Consignment Furniture & Decorating

Not So Shabby is Downtown Stayton's premier furniture and home decor station. Featuring high quality up cycled furniture and custom hand painted, unique pieces for your entire home and business. Not So Shabby's motto for 2019 is "Our Love is in the details." Throughout our three grand showrooms we offer a wide variety and ample selection full of hand signed furniture pieces and high quality decor. Styles range from traditional to modern, to boho chic with global influences.

Quality solid woods and fabrics, hand painted to impeccably refurbished, Not So Shabby Stayton strives to create decor and furniture that can be handed down for generations to come. From our family to yours we here at Not So Shabby would like to thank all of our loyal customers in the Canyon area for shopping local. Our three years in business here in Stayton has become our highlighted passion and we look forward to many more years of success. Come browse through our store and enjoy a cup of tea and free wifi on our covered front porch as you shop.

Not So Shabby supports Revitalize Downtown Stayton, Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce who both have the best interest of this community at heart.

Open 6 days a week from 9:30 to 5:30 pm (closed Sunday)

We offer service with a smile from an experienced professional team. We are ready to offer competitive prices with common sense solutions for your insurance needs.

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Why do we choose to do business in this community? This is home! We appreciate our connection with the people of our community. Many are long-time customers and friends. They are why we support our local schools, sports and churches.

With over 40 years of experience, we pride ourselves in helping you solve your problems.

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February 2020 • 5

Something to Celebrate

Small business

White Water Signs & Graphics commended for service

The Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce Small Business award winner for 2019 is White Water Signs & Graphics. The award honors excellence in products or services, customer service, and contributions to the communities’ economy and vitality.

Owner Dave Shelton has been in the signs and graphics business for more than 40 years, providing signs, banners, logo stickers and printable marketing materials for local businesses throughout the region. He is also the official banner producer for the Santiam SummerFest.

“I am honored to receive this award,” Shelton said. “I have been in the sign business for 43 years this April 1, beginning my career in Hillsboro in 1977 at the age of 19.”

Shelton has crafted signs for businesses and organizations throughout the region, including Stayton’s Boldt, Carlisle & Smith; The Lovin’ Oven; Performing Arts Center and chamber and Lyons City Hall and library.

Shelton also receives kudos for his community service, including past president of the Detroit Lake Recreation Area Business Association (DLRABA) and the North Santiam Chamber of Commerce, and past vice president of the Mill City Lions Club. He is an active member of both Stayton Sublimity and North Santiam chambers of commerce. He has served on the North Santiam Chamber Board of Directors, Santiam Hearts to Arts, and River City Music and Arts Jamboree.

Dave Shelton, owner of White Water Signs & Graphics.

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Commerce, the Lions Club, Santiam Hearts to Arts and the list is longer than we have room for,” he said. “He is a very positive human being who helps everyone all the time and is very deserving of this special award.”

“Dave Shelton is a Santiam Canyon jack of many trades and a friend to everyone,” said Ken Cartwright with KYAC Community Radio. “Almost every sign, festival and event has had the golden touch of Dave Shelton!”

Rex Mittelstaedt, owner of Rex Images Promotions in Mill City, called Shelton “very capable of producing any sign or banner on a first-class level.” Mittelstaedt used Shelton’s skills to produce his storefront and window signs. “I see his work all over the Santiam Canyon. Mucho kudos, Dave!”

A semi-retired professional cartoonist, Shelton incorporates a “can do” personality into his work, Cartwright said, adding, “He has been so active in the North Santiam Chamber of

David Sibley with Power Motorsports commended Shelton for designing the company’s banners. “He gets back to us fast and creates a superior product,” Sibley said.

“I joined the Stayton Sublimity Chamber in the early ‘90s and sat on committees which created events like Santiam SummerFest, the Holiday Festival and Santiam Marketplace,” Shelton said. “I have been a sponsor of the Santiam Stampede since it’s inception, over 20 years, and the Sublimity Harvest Festival for almost ten years.”

Shelton is helping with the Mill City Lions’ Sweetheart Dinner and Pie Auction on Feb. 8 and the fourth annual River City Music and Art Jamboree slated for June.

“Working with these organizations has given me a tremendous sense of purpose and satisfaction raising funds for worthy projects and seeing these events continue and thrive for many, many years,” Shelton said. “I encourage other citizens and businesses to engage with the chambers and other civic organizations to make a difference through community service!”

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• Engine Diagnostic Testing • Oil and Lube • Tune-Ups • Brake Service • Coolant Service • Water Pumps & Thermostats • CV Joints, Boots, Axles, U-Joints • Fuel Pump & Filter Replacement • Radiator Flush & Fill • Transmission Service • A/C Service & Repair • Steering System & Belt Service • Shocks, Struts, & Springs • Batteries, Starters, Alternators

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covered Bridge cafe

North Santiam Funeral Service

“Our Family Serving Yours” Having served this community over 32 years, it is my honor to serve family and friends. Being a third -generation member of the community, I am happy to live and raise my family here.

“Got Bacon” Breakfast & Lunch. Fluffy omelettes. Thick center-cut bacon. Fresh burger (never frozen).

Daily Specials. Fresh soups mad daily.

We love Stayton!! We enjoy serving our community. You have really become a part of our family.

We support North Santiam Food Bank, youth sports, Free Community Dinner, Stayton High School Junior Center, American Legion, Stayton Library, Regis High School Senior Scholarships.

We offer burials, cremations and headstones, using American-made products for proud Americans.

We support Stayton Lions Club, Sublimity Harvest Festival, Santiam Heritage Foundation. We try to support all local schools in the area with their efforts.

224 N. Third Avenue, Stayton • (503) 769-9010

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~ Open daily 7am–2pm ~

Santiam Heating and Sheet Metal, Inc. Heating And Cooling With An Air Of Quality Sales, Service and Installation of Heating, Cooling, Ventilation and Air Quality Systems and Controls Architectural Sheet Metal Roofing and Flashings Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Large Selection of Air Filters In business for 27 years, Santiam Heating and Sheet Metal is happy to serve a community that believes in supporting local businesses and organizations. As a community, Stayton raised enough money to build its own library - just one example of what makes Santiam Heating and Sheet Metal so proud to be a part of Stayton!

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Not only is Santiam Heating and Sheet Metal’s office open 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but service is also available 24 hours a day.

The company is a training agent for the Sheet Metal and HVAC Apprenticeship programs.

www.santiamheating.com • 503-769-8483 • hvac@Santiamheating.com • Located Just South of the Santiam River on Stayton-Scio Rd. Our Town Santiam

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February 2020 • 7

Curb Appeal Starts Here!

Siegmund Landscape Supply has been providing our neighbors in Stayton and the Santiam Canyon with high quality landscape materials since 2011. Our knowledgeable staff is on hand to answer your questions year-round. We also offer delivery service to your home or business six days a week. Stop by and see us, or visit our website at www.siegmundlandscape.com.

Our Product Line-up Includes:

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Hemlock Barkdust  Fir Barkdust  Sand  Compost Bark Nuggets  Red Cinder Rock  Topsoil Compost/Topsoil Blend  Crushed Quarry Rock Pea Gravel  Round River Rock  Decorative Boulders Drilled Fountain Rocks  Firewood  and more!

Visit us at 21393 N. Santiam Hwy SE, Stayton  Or call (503)769-6291 8 • February 2020

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Sports & Recreation

Hoops changes

Eagles, Cougars thriving under new coaches It’s been a season of change for Stayton and Cascade basketball, and thus far the changes are working out just fine.

TIS’ THE SEASON TO CHOOSE A SMARTER INSURANCE

Three of the four varsity hoops jobs turned over after last season: • Wendi Nyquist took over for Darren Shryock with the Stayton girls.

• Aaron Muhic succeeded Joe Kiser with the Stayton boys.

• And Calvin Molan is running the Cascade boys after Steve Ball stepped down.

The Cascade girls program remains in strong hands with Mark Stevens, once a state champion and five times a state runner-up. Now in his 30th year with the Cougars, he started coaching the squad before Molan was born.

Here is how the teams stood heading into Jan. 31’s first round of the Oregon West Conference rivalry games between the two schools.

• The Stayton girls are 12-4 overall, 4-1 in league and ranked No. 8 in Class 4A by the OSAA. The Eagles’ lone league loss came against top-ranked Philomath.

• Stevens’ Cougars are on the move.

After a slow start Cascade has won four consecutive league games to tie Stayton at 4-1. Just as with the Eagles, the Cougars’ lone league loss was to Philomath. Cascade is 9-8 overall and ranked 17th in Class 4A. • Molan’s Cascade boys squad is 14-3 overall and 4-1 in the Oregon West.

The Cougars started 8-0 and took two out of three in a tournament in Ketchikan, Alaska. Their lone league loss was to No. 2. Philomath, which also is undefeated in boys play. Cascade is ranked seventh.

• Muhic has Stayton lurking one game behind Cascade at 3-2 in league. The Eagles lost by three vs. Philomath and by six at Woodburn, which is 4-1 in league and tied with the Cougars for second. Stayton is 12-4 overall and ranked 14th.

Looking ahead to the playoffs it should

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Auto be noted that only the top two finishers in the Oregon West and the other five Class 4A leagues automatically qualify for the playoffs. There are, however, eight at-large berths that are determined by the OSAA rankings.

Looking ahead it also should be noted that the second round of the rivalry doubleheader between Stayton and Cascade is set for Feb. 25, the final day of the regular season. Cascade will host, with the boys playing at 5:30 p.m. and the girls at 7 p.m.

Seems to me a lot is likely to be at stake that night. Put it on your calendar – if you haven’t already done so.

Wrestling: Cascade has seven wrestlers ranked in the top 10 of their respective weight classes, led by Mauro Michel, No. 1 at 113 pounds with a 25-0 record and Kane Nixon, No. 1 at 145 and 18-2 overall. The Cougars are ranked fifth as a team in Class 4A. Also ranked in the top 10 for Cascade are Noah Thompson (2nd, 152), Matthew Clark (6th, 200), Joe Baxter (10th, 145), Kaden Lindquist (10th, 170) and Wayon Wymore (10th, 182).

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Johnny Sylva (tied for third at 182) is the top-ranked Stayton wrestler, with teammate Elijah Howard ninth at 126.

Looking ahead the Eagles and Cascade will compete in the regional meet Feb. 21-22, with Stayton hosting. The state meet is the following week.

Santiam, meanwhile, has two wrestlers in the top 10: Brody Davidson is sixth at 160 and Tyson Patton is eighth at 113.

The Wolverines will attempt to qualify athletes for state at the Feb. 14-15 district meet at Vernonia.

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datebook Frequent Datebook Addresses

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 Mondays, 10:15 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Move to the beat of children’s tunes. Free. Children, families members. 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 Yoga, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. $20/year. All ages; children must be accompanied by adult. 503-769-8860.

AA Meetings, 7 p.m., New Life Foursquare Church, 1090 First St., Stayton. Repeats Thursdays. For more Oregon meetings, visit aa-oregon.org.

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

Tuesday

Toddler Storytime, 10:10 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Explore world of early literacy. Free. 503-769-3313 Preschool Storytime, 11 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Songs, stories, rhythms, rhymes. Free. 503-769-3313 Senior Meals, noon, First Presbyterian Church, 236 Broadway, Mill City. Lunch for those 60 and older. Suggested donation of $3.50. Repeats Thursdays.

503-897-2204.

Stayton Community Singers, 7 p.m., Rising Star Studios, 220 E Ida St., Stayton. Risingstarstudios.net, 971-304-4255 AA Meeting, 7 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 198 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. aa-oregon.org Al-Anon Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Mt. View Wesleyan Church, 111 Main St., Aumsville.

Wednesday

Stayton Sublimity Chamber Greeters, 8 a.m. Networking event for business, non-profit professionals. Refreshments.

Location varies. 503-769-3464.

Wednesday Artists, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., North Santiam Eagles Lodge, 640 SW Broadway, Mill City. Artists meet to paint. All welcome. Michelle, 503-897-2637

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Tai Chi, 10:15 a.m., Santiam Senior Center, 41818 Kingston-Jordan Road.

Taught by certified instructor 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-oregon.org.

AA Meeting, 7 p.m., Gates Community Church of Christ, 40070 Gates School Road. aa-oregon.org AA Meeting, 7 p.m., Idanha City Hall, 111 Highway 22. aa-oregon.org

Thursday

Sublimity Quilters, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., St. Boniface Catholic Church, 375 SE Church St., Sublimity. 503-580-0498

Friday

BabyTime!, 11 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Explore early literacy through movement, songs, rhymes. 0 - 18 months with caregivers. 503-769-3313 Pinochle, 1 - 4 p.m., Santiam Canyon Senior Center, 844 SW First St., Mill City.

Free. 503-897-4176 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

AARP Tax Help, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Free tax help.

Walk-in appointments only.

503-769-3313 AA Meeting, 10 a.m., New Life Church, 1090 N First Ave., Stayton.

Sunday

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

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Notices

Library Art Show

The public is invited to view the artwork of local adult and youth artists during February at Stayton Public Library, 515 N First Ave. Hours are 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday.

503-769-3313

Saturday, Feb. 1 Gig of the Decade

10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Learn about hiring for the 2020 Census.

Pay starts at $18/hour. Apply online at https://2020census.gov/en/jobs or attend event.

Family Storytime

Family Play Group

Sunday, Feb. 2 Groundhog Day

Aumsville Senior Group

11 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Explore early literacy through songs and rhythms, stories and rhymes. Children, family members. Free. 503-769-3313

Shaw Knights of Columbus Breakfast

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

Big Game Party

2:30 p.m., Regis High, 550 W Regis St., Stayton. Regis Athletic Association hosts Big Game Party in celebration of Super Bowl. $12 per person, $50 families of 5 or more. Tickets include food, non-alcoholic drinks.

Beer, wine available for purchase. Silent auction items include autographed jerseys by NFL players. 503-768-2159

Monday, Feb. 3

Daughters of American Revolution

10 a.m., Stayton Fire Department, 1988 W Ida St. Abigail Scott Duniway Chapter meeting. Sandy Gibson of Coast Guard Mother’s Support Group shares overview, services offered to families of active duty Coast Guard members. All welcome. 503-769-5951

10 - 11:30 a.m., Doris’s Place, 11656 SE Sublimity Road, Sublimity. A free opportunity to spend time with your children, socialize with other families, build support. RSVP to Hannah, 503-7691120. Repeats Feb. 19.

10:30 a.m., Riverview Bank, 112 Main St., Aumsville. All seniors welcome.

Repeats Feb. 19. Barbara, 503-749-4306, barbara4215@yahoo.com

Stayton Red Hat Strutters

Noon, Macleay Country Inn, 8362 SE Macleay Road, Salem. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by decorating hat. RSVP: 503-743-2029.

Santiam Heritage Foundation

6:30 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N Third Ave., Stayton. Open to public. 503-769-8860, brownhouse.org

Thursday, Feb. 6 Alzheimer’s Support Group

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

Maker Lab

4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Design a card, light it up. Geared for independent makers, but all ages are welcome.

Younger children benefit from adult supervision. Free. 503-769-3313

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Aumsville Planning Commission

Tuesday, Feb. 4

North Santiam Historical Society

7 p.m., Stayton Community Center.

Open to public. 503-769-3425

Stayton Lions Club

Noon, Covered Bridge Cafe, 510 N Third Ave., Stayton. Repeats Feb. 18. Glenn, 503-769-9010, nsantiamfs@wvi.com

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

Agenda available. 503-749-2030 7 p.m., Gates Fire Hall, 140 E Sorbin St. Open to public. Frances, 503-897-2816

Friday, Feb. 7

Odd Fellows Bingo

Teen Craft Lab

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Little Women

7 p.m., Stayton Odd Fellows Lodge, 122 N Third Ave. $20 plays all games. Cash prizes. Open to public. Repeats Feb. 18.

4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Make a pendant using a tiny bottle. Grades 6 - 12.

Registration required. 503-769-3313

Stayton Sublimity Chamber Greeters

7 p.m., The Spotlight, 193 N Third Ave., Stayton. Spotlight Community Theatre production. Tonight’s performance includes refreshments, musical entertainment, drawing at 5:30 p.m.

Repeats 7 p.m. Feb. 8, 14, 15; 2 p.m. Feb. 9, 16. Tickets $15 general admission, $12 seniors/students, $8 youth. Tickets at door, staytonevents.com.

St. Boniface Museum

Santiam Valley Grange

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

Wednesday, Feb. 5

8 a.m., The Spotlight,193 N Third Ave., Stayton. Networking event for local business, non-profit professionals.

Refreshments. 503-769-3464

9 a.m. – noon, St. Boniface Community Archives and Museum, 371 Main St., Sublimity. Free. Coffee, tea, cookies.

Appointments for other times: Charlene, 503-508-0312

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

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Saturday, Feb. 8

Second Saturday Winter Market

10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Macleay Grange, 8312 Macleay Road, Salem. Indoor farmers market, baked goods, handmade crafts.

Free admission. 503-464-6664

Canyon Senior Center Bingo

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

Repeats Feb. 22. 502-897-4176

Sweetheart’s Dinner

6 p.m., Santiam High, 265 SW Evergreen, Mill City. Lions Club of Mill City hosts Sweetheart’s Dinner and Dessert Auction. $25/couple, $13/singles. Music

by Gary Swanson. Benefits educational scholarships, local charities.

Bingo Fundraiser

6 - 8 p.m., Oddfellows Hall, 122 N Third Ave., Stayton. $20 adults, $14 children plays all possible bingo games for evening. Concessions, daubers available for cash purchase. Benefits Sublimity School-sponsored Washington, DC trip.

Sunday, Feb. 9 Brown House Tour

Noon - 2 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. Tour the historic Charles and Martha Brown House. Free.

Open to public. 503-769-8860

Monday, Feb. 10 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, 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

Lyons Library Board

7 p.m., Lyons Public Library, 279 Eighth St. 503-859-236

Tuesday, Feb. 11 Commissioner’s Breakfast

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

503-588-5212

Santiam Historical Society

6 p.m., Stayton Public Library.

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

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Sublimity Parks & Rec

Thursday, Feb. 13

Sunday, Feb. 16 10 a.m. - noon, Bethel Baptist Church, 645 Cleveland St., Aumsville. Clothing from newborn to 2x. Free. 503-749-2128

Detroit City Council

9 a.m., Santiam Center, 11656 SE Sublimity Road #200, Sublimity.

Collaborative effort between local social service, civic, nonprofit, churches seeking to provide resources for individuals, families. Melissa, 503-769-9319, mbaurer@santiamhospital.org

6 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson St. Sublimity Parks & Recreation Committee meeting. Open to public.

Agenda available. 503-769-5475 6:30 p.m., Detroit City Hall, 150 N Detroit Ave. Open to public. Agenda available.

503-845-3496

Mill City City Council

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

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 can join. Repeats Feb. 25. Hank Porter, 503-769-5792

Wednesday, Feb. 12

Stayton Sublimity Chamber Greeters 8 a.m., Freres Lumber, 40519 Cedar Mill Road, Lyons. Networking event for local business, non-profit professionals.

Refreshments. Location varies.

503-769-3464

Save Our Bridge

10 a.m., Mill City City Hall, 444 S First Ave. Discuss, review process in completing design, raising funds for Mill City’s Railroad Bridge. facebook.com/ saveourbridgecommittee

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’s topic is caregiver anxiety and depression. Julie, 503-304-3432

Lyons Garden Club

1 p.m., Lyons Fire Department, 1114 Main St. Oregon State Extension Service advises when to plant spring, winter gardens, companion planting. Cheryl Cappelletti, 503-767-3348

Maurice Memorial Auxiliary Bingo

2 – 4 p.m., Maurice’s Bistro, 390 SE Church St., Sublimity. $5 per packet. Open to public. Repeats Feb. 26. 503-769-3499

Dungeons & Dragons

5:30 - 7 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Firsttimers, experienced players welcome.

Age 12 - adult. Free. 503-769-3313

Santiam Canyon School Board

5:30 p.m., Santiam Elementary School, 450 SW Evergreen, Mill City. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-897-2321

N. Santiam Service Integration Team

Mom to Mom

9:30 - 11 a.m., Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Meet local moms of young children. Kids play while parents talk. Repeats Fourth Thursday

Goodwill Job Connection

1 - 4 p.m., Santiam Center, 11656 Sublimity Road, Sublimity. Free assistance with resumes, job leads, job search skills, more. freed@gicw.org, 503-371-2947

DIY Craftshop

5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Make roses using book pages. Age 12 - adult.

Free. Register at library, 503-769-3313

RDS Board Meeting

6 p.m., Not So Shabby, 618 N Second Ave., Stayton. Revitalize Downtown Stayton monthly meeting. Open to public. downtownstayton.org

North Santiam Watershed Council

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

Aumsville Fire District

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

Aumsville Historical Society

7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville. Open to public. 503-749-2744

Friday, Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day Kids STEAM Lab

3:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library.

Experience thrill of scientific exploration. Best for grades 3 and older. Younger ages welcome with adult supervision.

Free. 503-769-3313

Saturday, Feb. 15

Grange Flea Market

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons.

Crafts, collectibles. Hamburger lunch available. Free admission, parking.

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5 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Work in groups of 2 - 4 to solve the puzzles, find out whodunit. Adults. Registration required by visiting library or calling 503-769-3313.

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Monday, Feb. 17 Presidents Day Tuesday, Feb. 18 Economic Vitality

2:30 p.m., The Box, 278 E High St., Stayton. Revitalize Downtown Stayton group discusses topics related to economic health of historic downtown Stayton. Open to public. New members welcome. 503-767-2317

American Legion Post 58

6 p.m., Stayton Fire Station, 1988 W Ida St. All veterans with honorable discharge welcome.

Mill City Planning Commission

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

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Wednesday, Feb. 19

Stayton Sublimity Chamber Greeters 8 a.m., Anytime Fitness 935 N First Ave., Stayton. Networking event for local business, non-profit professionals.

Refreshments. Location varies.

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Teen Un-Book Club

4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Come hang out, eat snacks, have informal chat about books. Grades 6 - 12. Free.

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Cascade Service Integration Team

9 a.m., Turner Christian Church, 7871 SE Marion Road, Turner. Collaborative effort between local social service, civic, nonprofit, churches seeking to provide resources for individuals, families.

Melissa, 503-7699319, mbaurer@ santiamhospital.org

Roots & Wings

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. 74th annual Stayton Sublimity Chamber of Commerce community awards luncheon. Tickets $25; available at staytonsublimtychamber.org.

NSSD Board

6 p.m., Stayton Elementary, 875 N Third Ave. Board meeting for North Santiam School District. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-6924

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6:30 - 8 p.m., Weddle Funeral Service, 1777 N Third Ave., Stayton. North Santiam Chamber of Commerce networking, meet-n-greet event. Business representatives get a few moments to talk about their business. Refreshments provided. 503-897-5000

Aumsville Planning Commission

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

Agenda available. 503-749-2030

Gates City Council

7 p.m., Gates City Hall, 101 E Sorbin St. Open to public. Agenda available.

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Friday, Feb. 21 Softer Side of Storytime

10 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Intended for families looking for smaller, more adaptive library experience for children of all abilities. Space is limited. Free.

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Teen Games Afternoon

4 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Play board games, Wii, Switch games. Grades 6 - 12.

Free. 503-769-3313

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Tuesday, Feb. 25

5 - 7 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1145 Fifth St., Lyons. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert, coffee, punch. Drawings. $8; children under 5 free. 503-859-2161

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. Melissa, 503-769-9319, mbaurer@santiamhospital.org

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Monday, Feb. 24 Marion Estates Auxiliary

2 p.m., Sloper Cafe, 590 SE Conifer Circle, Sublimity. 503-769-8900

Detroit Planning Commission 6:30 p.m., Detroit City Hall, 150 N Detroit Ave. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-845-3496

Pajama Storytime

7 p.m., Stayton Public Library.

Evening storytime featuring books, songs. Come in pajamas, bring stuffies. Free. 503-769-3313

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7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-749-2030

Stayton Planning Commission

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

Sublimity Planning Commission

7 p.m., Sublimity City Hall, 245 NW Johnson St. Open to public. Agenda available.

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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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Lyons City Council

6:30 p.m., Lyons City Hall, 449 Fifth St. Open to public. Agenda available.

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Wednesday, Feb. 26

Stayton Sublimity Chamber Greeters Bonebrake and Company, 1155 N First Ave., Stayton. Networking event for local business, non-profit professionals.

Refreshments. Location varies.

503-769-3464.

10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Appointments encouraged by visiting redcrossblood.org.

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Book Club for Adults

5:30 p.m., Stayton Public Library. This month’s selection is Sisi: Empress on Her Own by Allison Pataki. Free. 503-769-3313

Friday, Feb. 28 Red Cross Blood Drive

1 - 6 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton.

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4:30 p.m. Cascade vs Elmira, Sisters

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A Grin at the End

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One of the things I always looked forward to when we lived in Minnesota farm country was election day. That’s when everyone in the township headed for Godahl, a wide spot in the road on the way to Sleepy Eye. We’d go to the community center and cast our votes.

It would take two hours, sometimes more.

Why? The actual voting took about 10 minutes‚ five if you’re like me and write in the names of former presidents and our dogs and cats. The rest of the time was spent catching up on important topics that ranged from the price of corn to how I had been doing since I got back from “doctoring” at the Mayo Clinic.

I loved this. The act of doing our civic duty as voters brought us together, even surrounded by the wide open farm fields.

Community. That’s a term I often hear, but I feel like we are many times robbed of the opportunity to actually be one.

For example, there was a time when

home and put it in the mail. I get to vote but that’s all. I don’t get to see how the community as a whole is getting along, and I miss that.

people would go to town to buy items such as clothes, tools and equipment.

Along the way, they’d run into a friend or acquaintance and strike up a conversation.

Then they’d stop by the coffee shop, grocery store or barber shop. The odds were, every stop would produce another encounter.

That, I believe, is how people are designed, as social animals. Sure there has always been a fair number of loners, but nowadays many people are forced into solitude.

Here’s what I mean.

Take voting, for example. Instead of gathering at the polling place and visiting with neighbors, we now fill out a ballot at

Many people also shop online these days.

They buy clothes, equipment – even dog food – online. Their purchases arrive at their house, and they don’t have to talk with anyone.

What a sad way to live.

It’s as though only a handful of institutions promote a sense of community. They include celebrations held in the towns in this part of the valley each year, and the local schools. In fact, I’d wager that the schools do more to promote a sense of community than any other institutions. They draw families together with a common interest in children and their education.

Other get-togethers that promote a sense of community are centered on the library, swimming pool and churches. I urge anyone with an interest to join in.

Sometimes, we just need to make the effort to be sociable, to be part of the community. It can have a huge payoff.

Some years ago I avoided going to meetings and other events as much as possible. I worked long hours and preferred to spend my free time at home.

One time, I was invited to a peace officers association dinner. I had helped start a Crimestoppers-type program and the state troopers and police wanted to give us a pat on the back for helping them.

I tried like crazy to find someone else to go the dinner for me. In the end, though, I went.

My life has never been the same.

I met the woman who would become my wife at that dinner. We’ve been married 34 years.

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