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Something to Talk About Fires impact Santiam Canyon business...4 Business New steep-slope system aids fire line.....6 Civics 101 Big fines in new distracted driving law...7 City remembers attorney David Rhoten..8 Something to Do Screenagers reviews digital dilemma....10
School Scrapbook ORCA adds in person to online.............17
Datebook................................12 Update........................................15
Marketplace.......................21 A Grin At The End...........23
Food & Drink Stuffed peppers a family favorite........18 Looking Back Grant preservess old glass negatives....19
Sports & Recreation Santiam heads into league on top.......20
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