Contents Looking Back
Vern Staley shares memories of WWII..........................4
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Something Fun Teens take to the airwaves in Mill City.........................7
Something to Do Fishing frenzy time at Detroit Lake............................11 Wildllowers and birding walks at Silver Falls..............12
Step Up to a Great Oil at a Great Price
School Scrapbook Career Pathways offer Stayton students options........13 School news in brief..................................................14
Helping Hands
Synthetic Blend oil features special additives that help engines operate more efficiently and, compared to conventional oil, provides increased protection against wear and sludge.
Charity boot camps good for fun and fitness ..............15 Finley finds joy, support at Stayton Pool....................16
Madeline Lau............................................18 Datebook......................................................20 Dining Out......................................................22 Business Survey aims to help retention, expansion ..................23
Sports & Recreation Local athletes make the marks in college ..................24
Marketplace.............................................25
On the cover Stayton resident Vern Staley – then and now. Vern served with the 2nd Battalion, 274th Infantry, 70th Infantry Division during World War II. In April he was taken on an Honor Flight to the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
A Grin at the End.................................26
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