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Aumsville annexes land for Eastside Community Park

By Stephen Floyd

The Aumsville City Council has annexed 23 acres of land along Bishop Road into the city limits for the Eastside Community Park project. Plans to develop the property remain pending.

During the council’s regular meeting July 14, officials voted unanimously to approve the annexation of the undeveloped property resting between Bishop Road and Highway 22.

City Manager Ron Harding said development of the property is still pending. It will begin after the city secures enough funding to move forward with park construction. He said this would include submitting an application to the city and corresponding public hearings before the council and the Planning Commission.

According to an infrastructure plan approved by the council June 23, the park is expected to cost a total of $11 million, which could be phased in over the next 20 years.

Mayor Angelica Ceja added the city is mindful that some residents near the property live outside the city limits, and the city will ensure these county residents are involved in public processes as well. The goal is to create a multi-use facility that could include athletic fields, walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, restrooms and other amenities.

By James Day

When Aumsville city officials found out that they needed a new $28 million water treatment facility they felt certain that paying for the new infrastructure would require higher bills for ratepayers.

The big question, however, was how much. City officials were so concerned that at one point Mayor Angelica Ceja went door to door in town to discuss the issue with residents and noted that increases in the $150 to $200 range were possible.

Well, the results are in and it turned out to be not as bad as was originally projected. The city contracted with the FCS Group, a utility rate consultancy with offices in Portland, city administrator Ron Harding told Our Town

FCS analyzed the rate structure by looking ahead to when the city would finish paying off its debt on the project. FCS came up with a three percent increase for water bills and a flat rate $34 additional fee for sewer rates. The council implemented the new program by resolution.

“Although a large increase,” Harding said, “it is much smaller than the original $150 to $200. So we are actually pretty pleased with how much we have been able to bring the cost down.”

Aumsville was facing a 2028 deadline from the Oregon

Department of Environmental Quality to reduce the ammonia content in the city’s lagoon treatment facility to meet the newer standards set by DEQ in 2019.

Failing to meet the standards would have meant no shot at receiving the required permit that would allow the city to discharge effluent into the North Santiam River, Harding said.

Aumsville received massive financial assistance from Oregon and the federal government to make the project pencil out. Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley arrange a $15 million financial package from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which featured a $6 million grant and a $9 million loan. In addition, the city received $5 million in grants from the state.

During the process city officials also were honored by the League of Oregon Cities. Aumsville received a “good governance” award in November 2024 for working with the community on the water treatment plant. The award recognizes progressive and innovative city operations.

Harding said the project team is currently finalizing the design, which is on track to be completed and approved by the end of the year. The city secured a Build America, Buy America (BABA) waiver for the project from the Environmental Protection Agency, which Harding called “an important step toward controlling costs.

Aumsville OKs $108.5M infrastructure plan

The City of Aumsville has approved a 20-year plan for potential infrastructure improvements, with projects totaling an estimated $108.5 million

During the Aumsville City Council’s June 23 regular meeting, officials approved the plan as part of ongoing efforts to evaluate customer rates for municipal services.

The proposed projects include upgrades to water, sewer, stormwater, transportation and parks, with an itemized list of potential projects and estimated costs.

Such documents allow cities to plan ahead for potential future expenses, and demonstrate to potential funding sources that they have performed appropriate due diligence. In this case of this plan, the city was required to map out potential future infrastructure costs when considering potential rate increases.

The approved plan included projects

totaling $6.5 million for water, $33 million for sewer, $550,000 for stormwater, $48.2 million for transportation and $20.3 million for parks.

Larger-scale projects included $25.2 million for a new sewer plant, $19.5 million for new street construction on 14th Street, Del Mar Drive and Cleveland Street, $11 million to build Eastside Community Park, $1.6 million for a new 500,000-gallon water tower.

Some of these projects are already under way such as the sewer plant, while others like Eastside Community Park are nearing development.

Others may happen as the city acquires project funds and as other higher-priority projects are completed.

A full copy of the adopted infrastructure plan is available through City Hall and on the city’s website.

– Stephen Floyd

Sublimity passes dog park regulations

By Stephen Floyd

The Sublimity City Council has adopted a new set of rules specific to public dog parks, including a ban on aggressive dogs and a requirement that owners accept responsibility for dog behavior.

During the council’s regular meeting June 9, officials passed an ordinance amending existing park rules to add provisions specific to dog parks.

The city currently has two dog parks: Hassler Dog Park on SE Oak Grove Avenue, and Bella Terra Dog Park at the corner of NE Aspen Street and NE Cedar Street.

Some rules related to dog behavior such as a ban on dogs that have a history of aggression, and a requirement that dogs be removed from a park immediately if they display aggression. The ordinance said if problematic dogs are not properly removed from a park, park users are encouraged to contact law enforcement.

Owner behavior was also regulated such as a requirement that dogs not be left unattended or left out of sight of an owner, and a

requirement that owners clean up after their dogs. The ordinance said owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries or damage they may cause.

Other regulations related to dog wellbeing such as a requirement that all animals be healthy and properly inoculated, and that dogs in heat are not allowed in the park. Behavior that excites or antagonizes dogs such as children running, shouting and screaming was also prohibited.

For small dog enclosures, the ordinance said dogs can be no larger than 30 lbs, and that puppies must be at least four months old. Additionally, dogs must be leashed as they enter or leave a park, and owners must carry a leash on them at all times.

Other rules were typical of other city parks, such as a prohibition on park use after dark and on smoking in a park.

A full list of regulations is available at City Hall, and will also be displayed at the two dog parks. The city said violations of the new rules could result in temporary or permanent expulsion from the parks.

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Alpaca hub

By Melissa Wagoner

It all started with a single alpaca.

Growing herd leads to retail center

“Originally we had a place in Idaho with a lot of grass but also forest and rocky acres and we were talking about our options,” Deonna Frichtl, the owner of Miracle Acres Ranch in Stayton, recalled.

It was a situation the Frichtls thought might be remedied by the addition of an alpaca. And so, Deonna’s son, Zalen, a 4-H member, bought their first alpaca as a kind of experiment. It didn’t take long before the family decided to invest in a small herd.

“I had to buy the mom and the mom’s best friend,” Deonna laughed. “Then one had a baby, so we had four. They were cute and they roamed free and slept with the dog on the front porch.”

Then in the fall of 2020 Deonna’s mother-in-law passed away, and the family decided to move back to Stayton, where both Deonna and her husband, Aaron, were raised. But from the start things were more than a little rocky.

“We moved here the day before the fires,” Deonna said, recalling the need to rehome the alpacas on a distant pasture until the danger passed.

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Two years later, Deonna received an urgent message.

“I got this call asking, ‘Can you please rescue these alpacas?’”

Deonna discovered the caller was an elderly woman caring for her ailing husband who could no longer oversee his herd of 26 prize-winning alpacas.

“She had called a rescue place, but they don’t do alpacas,” Deonna said. “So, we all prayed about it and got a positive, ‘Go forth.’”

Miracle Acres Ranch

Offering alpaca sponsorship options that include an invitation to shearing day, a visit to a newborn alpaca, attendance at shows, family photo opportunities and more.

www.miracleacres.store, 503-877-5553

It’s a strategy that has worked well for the past three years as the family has gotten accustomed to caring for a bigger herd, breeding them, showing them and even making wool from their unique fleece. And now the Frichtls have added yet another venture to their repertoire – a tri-purpose retail space in the building Aaron’s parents once owned on Third Avenue in Stayton. The retail store, Alpaca Soft and Naturals, is a tasteful display of alpaca fleece goods like blankets, sweaters, socks and mittens as well as organic cotton clothing, baby items, personal care products and Z-Coil shoes. The second half of the store, Artisan Well, will offer an even greater selection.

Alpaca Soft and Naturals

402 N. Third Ave., Stayton Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Artisan Well

But that didn’t mean the transition was easy. Fences had to be constructed before the herd could be transported. And then, once they were rehomed, the care and feeding of the animals was overwhelming. However, at every turn the family was met with neighbors and friends who were willing to pitch in.

Looking for artisans interested in providing public art demonstrations.

For more information contact Deonna Frichtl, 208-946-6963.

Which gave her an idea – why not make Miracle Acres Ranch an agritourism destination?

“But the county said, ‘I’m sorry, you’re in the urban growth boundary.’”

That meant the Frichtls couldn’t open their farm to tourists at large, but they could offer sponsorships to community members interested in being involved in the care, feeding –and sometimes even breeding – of their very own alpaca.

“Then the farmer’s market came along, and we brought our alpacas down there,” Deonna said. “People could feed and pet them, and we could educate.”

“It’s going to be a really nice hub,” Deonna said, describing her vision as both an artisan demonstration space and a gift shop for locally crafted items.

Currently searching for local artisans who can demonstrate their craft and supply items like handblown glass, pottery, jewelry, herbal concoctions, carved wood, paintings or fiber art, Deonna hopes to expand Artisan Well once Aaron finishes renovating the large room in the back.

“This will be a giant classroom space or place for clubs to meet,” Deonna said.

The Frichtls’ goal for the entire Third Avenue space, and Miracle Acres Ranch as well, is to finally complete their mission of helping a community – just not in the way they originally thought.

“I want to make Stayton a destination,” she said. “I’m finding that the community of Stayton… everyone is encouraging us in different ways, whether it’s coming into the store or coming in from neighboring stores. When we encourage each other to succeed we all gain.”

Aaron, Deonna and Zalen Frichtl, owners of Alpaca Soft and Naturals and Artisan Well in Stayton. MELISSA WAGONER

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Frequent Address

Santiam Senior Center 41818 Kingston-Jordan Road, Stayton Stayton Community Center, 400 W Virginia St.

Stayton Public Library, 515 N First Ave. Weekly Events

Monday

Stayton Community Food Bank, 9 a.m. - noon, 1210 Wilco Road. Repeats Monday - Friday. 503-769-4088

Santiam Senior Center, 10 a.m.4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Seniors 50 and older. Daily, weekly, monthly events. 503-7672009, santiamseniorcenter.com Senior Meals, 11:30 a.m. Delivery only. Age 60 and older. Serves Stayton, Sublimity, Aumsville, Lyons, Marion, Mehama. Repeats Wed., Fri.. $3 donation. Ginger, 503-769-7995. Bingo, 1 - 3:30 p.m., Santiam Senior Center. Cards $.05-.10/game. Bring can or box of food for Stayton Food Bank, get free card. Seniors 50+. Repeats Thursday. 503-767-2009

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., New Life Foursquare Church, 1090 N First Ave., Stayton. AlsoThursday and Friday.

Tuesday

English, Citizenship, GED Classes, 6:30 - 8 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1450 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Classes free; $20 workbook. Repeats Thursdays. Join class anytime. Mary, 503-779-7029

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 198 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Follow the path on right of building; use side entrance to church.

Wednesday

Stayton/Sublimity Chamber Business Network, 8:15 a.m. Network building event for local business, non-profit professionals. Location varies each week. For location, call 503-769-3464. St. Boniface Archives and Museum, 9 a.m. - noon, 370 Main St., Sublimity. Learn about Sublimity and possibly your family history. Free. 503-508-0312 Tai Chi, 10:15 - 11 a.m. (intermediate). 11:15 a.m. - noon (beginner), Santiam Senior Center. Seniors 50+. Free for members. Also Fridays. 503-767-2009 Cascade Country Quilters, 12:30 p.m., Santiam Senior Center, 41818 KingstonJordan Road, Stayton. 50 and older. 503-767-2009

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Santiam Senior Center. Single deck.

Stayton Farmers Market, 3 - 7 p.m., downtown Stayton. Shop for homemade and homegrown items. downtownstayton.org, rdsmarkets@ gmail.com

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 - 7:15 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 198 SE Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Follow path on right of building and use side entrance.

Thursday

Sublimity Quilters, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Boniface Catholic Church, 375 SE Church St., Sublimity. Make quilts for local community donations and charities. Everything is provided. New members welcome.

Point Man Ministries, 6 p.m., Canyon Bible Fellowship, 446 Cedar St., Lyons. Veterans support organization. 503-859-2627.

Friday

Pinochle, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Santiam Senior Center. double deck. North Fork Farmers Market, 4 - 7 p.m., North Fork Station, Highway 22, Lyons. Browse homemade items, fresh produce, food trucks. Free admission. lulabirdsweets@gmail.com

Saturday

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., All Good Things Cafe, 190 Main St., Aumsville.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 10 a.m., New Life Foursquare Church, 1090 N First Ave., Stayton. Aumsville Historical Society, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Aumsville Historical Museum, 599 Main St. Ted, 503-749-2744

Sunday

Community Lampstand, 5 -7 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. Learn how the Bible inspired the works of the Founding Fathers in creation of the United States. Free. Diannah, 503-881-6147

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 - 7:15 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 645 Cleveland St., Aumsville.

Friday, Aug. 1

Ice Cream in the Park

5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Westown Park, 1440 Wespark Ct., Stayton. Join for ice cream in the park, meet other community members and chat with Stayton city staff and councilors. Free. Open to all. 503-769-3425

Saturday, Aug. 2

Aumsville Movie in the Park

Dusk, Porter Boone Park, 1105 Main St. Today: IF. 8/9: Bedtime Stories. 9/23: Little Mermaid (1989). 9/30: Good Dinosaur. Free. 503-749-2030

Sunday, Aug. 3

Minty & T Too Car Show

9 a.m. - 2 p.m., 1255 Wilco Road, Stayton. Features classics, modern muscle, motorcycles, semis. DJ Russ Strohmeyer, food, retail and beverage vendors. Car entry $20. Free spectator entry. mintyandttoo@gmail.com

St. Boniface Parish Dinner

11 a.m. - 3 p.m., St. Boniface Catholic Church, 375 SE Church St., Sublimity. Chicken dinner, $18, includes halfchicken, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, pie or cake, and bottled water. Stay and enjoy your dinner with outdoor games, church and archive museum tour. Wolfgangs Thirst Parlor on site. Cooked half-chickens for sale. 503-769-5664

Monday, Aug. 4

Summer Drama Camp

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., The Spotlight, 383 N Third Ave., Stayton. Beverly Wilson Memorial summer drama camp featuring Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” for kids 7-12. Cost is $150/camper with $10 discount for additional siblings. Ages 13-19 can participate as teen leaders for $50. Scholarships available for families in need. Application at https:// our.show/summerdramacamphamlet.

Stayton City Council

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

Tuesday, Aug. 5

Sports Physical Clinic

2 - 6 p.m., Cascade High, 10226 SE Marion Road, Turner. For middle and high school students. $10 cash or check donation is encouraged to support local food banks. Under 18 need a parent’s signature. Sponsored by Santiam Hospital & Clinics.

Sublimity National Night Out

5 - 8 p.m., Church Park, 375 E Main St., Sublimity. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy live music, food provided by the city and meet your neighbors. 503-769-5475

Stayton Parks and Rec Board

6 p.m., Stayton Planning Building, 311 N Third Ave. Open to public. 503-769-3425

Aumsville National Night Out

6 - 9 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Firefighters provide hamburgers and hot dogs; bring side dish, chairs, drinks. Station tours, goodies for kids. Free. 503-749-2894

Lyons National Night Out

6 - 8 p.m., Lyons Fire Station, 1115 Main St. Opportunity to bring firefighters, police and the community together under positive circumstances. Free hot dogs while supplies last. Check out the station’s current apparatus.

Wednesday, Aug. 6

Aumsville Senior Social Circle

10 a.m. - noon, Riverview Bank, 112 Main St., Aumsville. Join Aumsville’s senior community for a morning of cards, dice and conversation. Feel free to bring your own games. Free. Sponsored by Aumsville Exchange Club. Repeats Aug. 20.

End of Summer Celebration

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Stayton Public Library. Storytime followed by water-filled fun and games. All ages. Free. 503-769-3313

Thursday, Aug. 7

Lyons Summer Reading Program

3 p.m., City Hall Park, 449 Fifth St., Lyons. Mo Phillips performs. Participants turn in tracking sheets and get ticket for a free Kona Ice and be entered into prize drawings. Free. All ages. 503-859-2366

Friday, Aug. 8

SHS 50th Class Reunion

50th class reunion of Stayton High’s class of 1975. Weekend events include a golf scramble, whiffle ball tournament, dinners, picnic. Search “Stayton Eagles Class of 1975-50 Year Reunion” on Facebook for complete details.

Community Play Group

10 - 11:30 a.m., Doris’s Place, 574 N 11th St., Aumsville. Free Community Play Group sponsored by Family Building Blocks. RSVP: 503-769-1120

TGI Friday Festival

5 - 9 p.m., historic downtown Stayton. Live music by Jake & The Hill People, food trucks, cruise-in, farmers market, sales and specials from local shops. Presented by Revitalize Downtown Stayton

Saturday, Aug. 9

Flea Market

9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Lunch available. Free admission. Tables available. 503-859-2161 Aumsville Saturday Market

10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Porter-Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville. Fresh produce, specialty food, baked goods, flowers, gardening. Free admission. 503-749-2030 Sublimity Movies in the Park Dusk, Church Park, 375 E Main St., Sublimity. Today: Sonic 3. 8/23: Uncharted. Bring blanket and chairs.

Sunday, Aug. 10

Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour

7 a.m., Linn County Fairgrounds, 3700 E Knox Butte Road, Albany. Explore rural roads in Linn County, and depending which option you choose, you’ll cross up to five historic covered bridges. Sponsored by Mid-Valley Bicycle Club. Register at mvcx.com/coveredbridge. Brown House Tour

Noon - 2 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. Tour historic Charles and Martha Brown House. $5/ person. Children under 18 free. For a reserved guided tour, call 503-769-8860. St. Boniface HS Reunion

1 p.m., Early Settlers Park, 245 NE Johnson St., Sublimity. St. Boniface High School reunion. Bring chairs, and your own food and drinks. No food or drinks provided. Janice, 503-689-1478.

Monday, Aug. 11

Sublimity City Council

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

Aumsville City Council

7 p.m., Aumsville Community Center, 555 Main St. Open to public. 503-749-2030

Cascade School Board

7 p.m., Cascade District Office, 10226 SE Marion Road, Turner. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-749-8010

Tuesday, Aug. 12

Foothills Car Show

5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Foothills Church, 975 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. All makes and models welcome. Vehicle registration $10; register at foothillsstayton.org. Kids zone, food trucks. Free.

Wednesday, Aug. 13

Wheels of Change

Noon, Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Learn skills to live well, whether your goal is prevention or improving your ability to manage chronic conditions. Free. Register: CHW@ santiamhospital.org, 503-769-9319

Sports Physical Clinic

2:30 - 4:30 p.m., St. Mary School, 1066 N Sixth Ave., Stayton. For students in fifth-12th grade. Students under 15 need parent or legal guardian present. Bring the OSAA physical form, osaa.org, filled out. $15, cash or check. santiammobilemedicine.com

RDS Board Meeting

5 p.m., Beauchamp Building, 278 E High St., Stayton. Revitalize Downtown Stayton meeting. Open to public. 503-767-2317, downtownstayton.org

Thursday, Aug. 14

Mari-Linn PTO Yard Sale

8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. All proceeds Mari-Linn PTO, students and staff.

Red Cross Blood Drive

10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. For appt. visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-3767.

Aumsville Food Pantry

Noon - 4 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 645 Cleveland St. Open to people in need of food. Repeats Aug. 28. 503-749-2128

Sports Physical Clinic

2 - 6 p.m., Stayton High, 757 W Locust St. For middle and high school students. $10 cash or check donation is encouraged to support local food banks. Under 18 need a parent’s signature. Sponsored by Santiam Hospital & Clinics.

Rollin’ to Corn Fest

5 - 8 p.m., Mill Creek Park, 1110 Main St., Aumsville. Rollerskating in the park. Gear provided by NorthWest Skateland (skates, helmets, pads). Waivers required for gear use. All ages. Free. 503-749-2030

Garden Concert Series

5:30 - 8 p.m., The Oregon Garden, 897 W Main St., Silverton. Features Freight Train Jaine. $10 ages 13+. $5 Garden members. Ages 12 and under free. oregongarden.org

Santiam Heritage Foundation

6 p.m., Brown House Event Center, 425 N First Ave., Stayton. Board of trustees’ meeting. Open to public. 503-769-8860

Friday, Aug. 15

Aumsville Fire Cruz In

4 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Show off your classic car. Requested entry donation of $20. Free to view. All proceeds go to the Aumsville Fire District Volunteer Association. 503-749-2894

Music on Main

5:30 - 11 p.m., G3 Pizza & Burgers, 325 Main St., Aumsville. Kick off the Corn Festival with free live music with the Schown Slade Band. Food and drinks available for purchase. All ages. 503-749-2030, aumsville.us

Act on Radio

7 p.m., Spotlight Community Theatre, 383 N Third Ave., Stayton. Act on Radio presents Fibber McGee & Molly, an old-time radio show. $10 general admission. Repeats 2 p.m. Aug. 16-17. Tickets at spotlightct.com.

Saturday, Aug. 16

Aumsville Fire Breakfast

7 - 11 a.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. Pancake breakfast benefitting Aumsville Fire District Volunteer Association. $6 ages 6-12. $10 ages 13-59. $8 ages 60 and older. Free for children 5 and under. 503-749-2894, aumsvillefire.org

Lyons Firefighters Car Show

9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Lyons Fire Department, 1114 Main St. Car show with bake sale, vendors, 50/50 drawing, Fastest Fireman contest. To register for car show or to be a vendor, visit lyonsrfd.org. 503-859-2410

Bethel Clothing Closet

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

Corn Festival Parade

11 a.m., Aumsville. Parade starts at Bethel Baptist Church on Cleveland Street and runs down 11th Street to Main Street to Second Street and back to the church. To sign up, visit aumsville.us.

Aumsville Corn Festival

Noon - 6 p.m., Porter-Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville. “The Wizard of Cobs.” Vendors, free hot corn, live music by Molly Martinka. 503-749-2030, aumsville.us

Lyons City-wide Garage Sales

All day. Register sale at Lyons City Hall by Aug. 13. A map and list of sales available beginning Aug. 14. 503-897-2167

Alcoholics Anonymous

6 - 8:30 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 645 Cleveland St., Aumsville. Open meeting.

Sunday, Aug. 17

Eagle Open

1:30 p.m., Santiam Golf Club, 8724 SE Golf Club Road, Aumsville. Inaugural Stayton High Booster Club golf tournament. Four-person scramble team format. $125/person. $500/ team. Includes 18 holes of golf, two golf carts, 1 free drink ticket per player and dinner. Register online at staytonboostereagleopen.rsvpify.com.

Monday, Aug. 18

Kids Safety Town

8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., Stayton Public Library. Weeklong camp for children ages 5 and 6 to learn about everyday safety and what to do in certain situations. Free; registration required. Camper registration is available at staytonoregon.gov/page/event_safety_ town or pick up a packet at the library. 503-769-3421

Stayton City Council

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

Santiam Masonic Meeting

7 p.m., Santiam Lodge #25, 122 N Third Ave., Stayton. All Masons welcome. New members encouraged to drop by. Santiam Lodge #25 on Facebook.

Tuesday, Aug. 19

Alzheimer’s Education

1 - 2:15 p.m., Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Ave., Stayton. Communicating effectively presented by Alzheimer’s Association. Free. Register: 800-272-3900

Corn Festival Garage Sales

All day. Aumsville hosts city-wide garage sales. Official map printed in the city’s newsletter and online at aumsville.us.

NSSD Board

6 p.m., District Office, 1155 N First Ave., Stayton. Board meeting for North Santiam School District. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-769-6924

Saturday, Aug. 23

Pancake Breakfast

8 - 10 a.m., Santiam Valley Grange, 1140 Fifth St., Lyons. Eggs, ham, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, coffee, juice. $6/person. 503-859-2161

Joseph´s Storehouse of Hope

11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Mari-Linn School, 641 Fifth St., Lyons. Food boxes. 503-881-9846 Santiam Teen Center Golf

1 p.m., Santiam Golf Club, 8724 SE Golf Club Road, Aumsville. $400 for 4-person team includes golf cart, practice range, gift bag, water, prizes, awards, dinner. Individual golfer $125. Dinner and awards ceremony 5:30 p.m. at Santiam Teen Center. Register at golf-for-teens. perfectgolfevent.com/registration.

Gig on the Grass

6:30 p.m. - twilight, Calvary Lutheran Church, 195 Fern Ridge Road, Stayton. Bailey Heidi & Band perform country and rock songs. Food and beer truck on site. Bring beach chairs or blankets. Free admission. calvarystayton.com, 503-769-6144

Monday, Aug. 25

Red Cross Blood Drive

Noon - 5 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1077 N Sixth Ave., Stayton. For appointments visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-3767. Stayton Planning Commission

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

Aumsville City Council

American Legion Post #58

6 - 7:30 p.m., Weddle Funeral Service, 1777 N Third Ave., Stayton. All veterans and all branches of service are welcome. Post #58 will pay first year’s dues for all who join. 503-508-2827

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Red Cross Blood Drive

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Aumsville Fire Station, 490 Church St. For appointments visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-3767.

Thursday, Aug. 21

Stayton Public Arts Commission

6 p.m., Stayton Public Works Building, 311 N Third Ave. Help plan and organize local art events. Open to public. Jennifer Siciliano, 503-769-2998, JSiciliano@ staytonoregon.gov.

7 p.m., Chester Bridges Memorial Community Center, 555 Main St., Aumsville. Open to public. Agenda available. 503-749-2030, aumsville.us

Tuesday, Aug. 26

Lyons City Council

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

PFLAG Silverton

7 p.m., Oak Street Church, 502 Oak St., Silverton. Everyone welcome. Under 18 must have parent/guardian. Christy, 541786-1613, silvertonpflag@gmail.com

Thursday, Aug. 28

Courage Fund Bingo

5 p.m., Snow Peak Brewing, 280 E Water St., Stayton. Free bingo with prizes, oral and silent auctions, and wine and sweets drawing. Suzy Taqueria food truck. All ages. Proceeds benefit the Courage Fund, providing education and opportunities to impoverished youth in Ghana. thecouragefund.com

Is August Really “Hot as Hell?”

August is upon us, and as they say, “It’s gonna be hot as hell!” But is it really? According to the Bible, hell is the place of ﬁ torment for the devil and his demons. It wasn’t meant to be for us. So, it gives me no pleasure to even bring it up. But I want to spare you the grief that would come if you actually went to hell.

It’s Not Going To Be Easy!

Because of mankind’s rebellion, Jesus said most of us will, in fact, end up in hell. In Matt. 7:13-14, He said, “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difﬁcult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who ﬁnd it.”

the righteous went before they went on to heaven. The rich man also died but found himself in the terrible ﬂames of the place where unrighteous people went before they went on to hell. The rich man looked up and saw Lazarus sitting beside Abraham on the other side of a great chasm that separated them.

So, the rich man called out to Abraham asking him to send Lazarus over with a little water because he was being tormented ames. But Abraham said that would not be possible.

By Gregg Harris

What Will It Take For You?

The sad thing is that Jesus Himself came into this world to voluntarily die in our place the death that we all deserve because of our sin and rebellion. Then, as proof that His death was sufﬁcient, Jesus did in fact rise from the dead! Is that enough for you repent and believe?

But, one more thing, notice that if the rich man could have gotten any message back to his ﬁve brothers, it would be, “Please don’t make the same mistake I have made.”

That narrow gate is faith in Jesus. Only a relative few are going to buck the culture of unbelief in this world and follow the narrow path that leads to life in heaven.

One of the reasons so many go to hell is that they think that’s where the party is going to be. With so many of their friends and family already there, they stupidly assume they will get together, stand around in the ﬂames, throwing back beers, and singing “Highway to Hell.”

It’s Not Gonna Be Like That.

Imagine trying that even in the middle of a forest ﬁre. The heat would be too excruciating to do anything but wail in pain. In hell, there will be no reunion, no party, no beer, no singing. After all, it’s a place of eternal punishment! It’s a real place, and it is “hot as hell.”

“But,” you may be thinking, “that’s still where most of my family and friends will be. I just want to be with them.” That is sweet and understandable. After all, who are we to escape the ﬁres of hell while our loved ones are already burning there? But believe me, it’s not going to work that way. Even if your loved ones are there, you probably will never see them.

The Rich Man And Lazarus

In the Bible there is a story that reveals what hell is like. It’s not a parable. It’s a description found in Luke 16:19-31 where Jesus tells us, “There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and ﬁne linen and fared sumptuously every day. But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table.”

The beggar died and was carried by the angels to the place where

“Then the rich man said, ‘I beg you therefore, father, that you would send Lazarus to my father’s

“Notice that if the rich man could have gotten any message back to his ﬁve brothers, all he wanted to say to them was ‘Don’t make same the mistake I made.’”

house, for I have ﬁve brothers, that he may warn them, lest they also come to this place of torment.’

But Abraham said, “They have the Scriptures. Let them take heed to that.’ And the rich man said, “No, but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ But he said to him, “If they do not heed the Scriptures, neither will they be persuaded though one rises from the dead.’” Think about that. Even if someone rises from the dead to warn them, they will still not believe. That is the sad reality we face in our modern culture today.

I know it’s hard to hear, but if your loved ones in hell could call you right now, all they’d want to say is, “Trust in Jesus before it’s too late!”

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Missing woman found dead near Stayton

By Stephen Floyd

A medically-vulnerable Stayton woman who went missing July 16 has been found deceased. Authorities are following up on a potential cause of death.

On the evening of July 21, the Stayton Police Department announced they had found the remains of Janice Christine Davis, 58, in the woods near her house.

Witnesses last reported seeing Davis alive July 16 walking near Westown Avenue and Shaff Road and noted she appeared disoriented and confused. Her medication and wallet had been left at home, said police, and they considered her endangered. Search efforts included interviewing neighbors and local business owners, searching on foot and reviewing hours of surveillance footage. Davis was known to frequent local parks and wilderness areas, and police focused their search on the woods near her home.

SPD was assisted by Marion County Search and Rescue, who utilized a drone borrowed from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The drone captured footage of a figure lying in thick brush, and after rescuers reached the area they found human remains that would later be identified as Davis.

Police said Davis was found “well off the established path” and that rescuers had to traverse difficult terrain to reach the site.

The matter was turned over to the Marion County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine a cause of death, and as of press time a potential cause had not been announced. Police said there was no reason to believe there is any risk to the public.

“We greatly appreciate the assistance of Marion County Search and Rescue personnel and the MCSO drone operator as well as citizens who called in tips,” said SPD in a public statement. “Our hearts go out to Janice’s family and friends as they process through the loss.”

Regis discrimination suit dismissed

A racial discrimination lawsuit against Regis St. Mary Catholic School by a former student has been dismissed after parties reached an agreement out of court ahead of an upcoming trial.

On July 9, the $750,000 suit was dismissed at the request of the plaintiff in Marion County Circuit Court, and a trial set to begin Sept. 22 was canceled.

Court filings did not detail any potential settlements associated with the case, and parties did not respond to requests for comment.

The suit was filed Sept. 19, 2023, by guardian ad litem Stephanie Pileggi on behalf of a minor who attended the school between April of 2022 and April of 2023.

The suit claimed the former student was subjected to repeated physical and verbal harassment by classmates for being Black, and that administrators allegedly failed to intervene. The suit also claimed at least one teacher allegedly denied the student access to a Chromebook during class meant to assist with ADHD and anxiety in violation of the student’s IEP.

The school denied liability and said, though there were multiple documented incidents between the plaintiff and other students, administrators followed up appropriately.

– Stephen Floyd

$56 million awarded in latest wildfire trial

By Stephen Floyd

A Portland jury has awarded $56 million to 11 plaintiffs in the latest damages trial in a wildfire lawsuit against PacifiCorp, bringing total damages in the case to nearly half-a-billion dollars. On July 17, the jury announced its decision in Multnomah County Circuit Court in James et al vs.

PacifiCorp at the conclusion of a trial that began July 7. The award includes $4.93 million in economic damages, $36 million in noneconomic damages, $10.23 million in punitive damages and $4.93 million for a wildfire caused by recklessness.

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Stayton Soccer Club receives city grant for scholarships

The Stayton Soccer Club has received a $587 grant from the City of Stayton for youth soccer programs out of funds left over from the 2025 cycle of Community Improvement Grants.

During the June 16 regular meeting of the Stayton City Council, officials approved the grant to be used for scholarships and equipment.

The council earlier awarded $14,000 in community grants on April 7 to four applicants who had sought funding during the 2025 grant cycle. Applications were open to all people and businesses, and funds were awarded based on community impact and the completeness of an applicant’s vision.

Nine applications total were received, including a $1,000 request by the soccer club to support the 2025 season, which was not ultimately approved.

Councilor David Patty said during the June 16 meeting the soccer club has been doing good work in the community and is deserving of the city’s support.

“I’m really excited that they have this opportunity to use these funds on local kiddos,” said Patty.

– Stephen Floyd

Upgraded Silver Falls campground reopens early

By James Day

Work to upgrade the main campground at Silver Falls State Park has gone so well that the campground has reopened early.

Park officials reopened the campground’s tent and RV sites as well as four cabins on June 18 and all are available to be reserved at reserveamerica.com for stays through Sept. 30.

The campground was closed for nine months, but original timelines indicated the closure could have continued through the end of June. The work included repaving of both the A Loop and the B Loop, with a new B Loop restroom also being constructed. The previous model was from the 1970s and out of date, particularly its shower facilities.

In addition to the paving and restroom work, one of the B Loop campsites was converted for ADA use.

Silver Falls ranger Chris Gilliand said the paving work also will improve connectivity between the campground loop and a paved path that links the campground with day-use features such as the swimming area, South Falls and the South Falls Lodge.

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“We’re excited to welcome campers back to Silver Falls State Park,” Gilliand said in a press release. “We appreciate their patience as we worked to improve the park experience for everyone.”

In addition to the campsites and cabins reopening, the release noted that Smith Creek Village is now accepting reservations again through a new concessionaire. The South Falls Café and 10 Falls Supply Co. are now open daily, and the Bigleaf Market & Grill at Smith Creek Village is scheduled to open later this summer. For more information about the restaurant, dining area, and lodging including 13 cabins, four group lodges and two ranches see visitsilverfalls.com/.

The closure affected only the campground. All other park facilities remained open, including all trails, trailheads, day-use areas and South Falls Lodge.

Work is underway on adding a new campground and visitor center as part of the upgrade of facilities in the North Canyon area. State general obligation bonds are paying for the work at Silver Falls as well as at seven other state parks. The total pricetag for all of the work is $50 million.

Equestrian standouts Cascade squad rides to state championship

The Cascade High equestrian team brought back a state title from the Oregon High School Equestrian Teams state championships in Redmond.

Cascade scored 218 points in the medium team division, besting runner-up Mountain View by 92 points. Stayton, meanwhile, finished sixth with 64 points.

Cascade produced one individual state champion and one team champion in the four-day event at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds.

Grace McNichols of Cascade captured the state title in driving, with teammate Shayli Bruce finishing second. McNichols also took eighth in saddle seat equitation, while also scoring three top 10 finishes in the team events.

Winning a team state title was the Cascade/Salem Academy versatility quintet of Brooklyn Gregson, Stori Taylor, Lainey Sell and Gavin Dillon of Cascade and Emily Morris of Salem Academy. McNichols, Bruce, McKenna Buckendorf and Cole Collins took sixth in versatility, while also finishing fifth in freestyle fours and seventh in the hand obstacle relay.

Dillon also had a strong individual meet with fourths in steer daubing and breakaway roping and tenth in working rancher. Sell also was ninth in hunt seat equitation.

Jada Franken and Abigail Kosel of Stayton took second in team sorting, with Franken also taking fifth in pole bending and eighth in steer daubing.

Academics: Stayton-area schools turned in excellent results in the classroom with Cascade, Stayton and Regis also producing more than 10 teams that

produced cumulative grade point averages of 3.0 or better.

Cascade led the way with 19 teams, including its football team, which ranked first in Class 4A at 3.35. The boys cross country team, meanwhile, finished second at 3.90. The best overall mark for a Cougars team was 3.97 by girls cross country, which was third statewide.

Also finishing above 3.0 from Cascade were girls soccer (fifth, 3.75), girls tennis (3.73), girls basketball (3.71), softball (sixth, 3.70), girls swimming (3.70), volleyball (3.62), boys tennis (3.60), cheer (3.58), girls golf (3.53), boys swimming 3.52, girls wrestling (eighth, 3.48), baseball (sixth, 3.46), boys wrestling (fifth, 3.45), boys basketball (3.38), boys soccer (seventh, 3.37) and boys golf (3.03).

Stayton ranked fifth in volleyball at 3.90, while softball was second at 3.86. The Eagles’ Class 4A state championship girls basketball squad finished fifth academically with a 3.82. Other Stayton teams above 3.0 included boys basketball (second, 3.78), boys cross country (seventh, 3.72), baseball (second, 3.71), girls tennis (tenth, 3.71), girls cross country (3.67), boys swimming (tied eighth, 3.63), girls swimming (3.51), boys golf (tied fourth, 3.50), girls tennis (3.45), girls wrestling (10th, 3.44), cheers (3.34), boys track and field (3.22), football (tied, seventh 3.19), dance/drill (3.08) and boys tennis (3.07).

Regis tied for first in girls basketball (3.88) and girls track and field in Class 2A (3.85). The Rams finished second in baseball (3.58) and football (3.50). Other Regis teams above 3.0 included volleyball (seventh, 3.71), softball (fourth, 3.70), boys basketball (sixth, 3.66), boys cross country (seventh, 3.63), boys track and field tied fourth, 3.39), boys golf (3.26) and boys wrestling (fourth, 3.23).

Softball: Cascade and Philomath, which dominated the Oregon West Conference season, also dominated the OWC all-star teams as selected by league coaches. Malia Scanlan of Cascade was named player of the year and Stayton’s Kenzi Beougher took home pitcher of the year honors.

Also on the first team for the Cougars, who took the OWC title with a 14-1 record, were pitcher Taylor Bays, infielders Cassidy Crabtree and Amyah Miranda and utility player Kaitlyn Webb Outfielders Pearl Pruett and Lexie Gidcumb were placed on the second team. Receiving honorable mention for Cascade were pitcher Joelyn Lowry, catcher Haylee Kastl, utility player Cynthia Baney and Bays as an infielder.

Joining Beougher on the first team for Stayton, 11-4 in league, were infielder Mylie Walker and outfielders Brookelynne Morley and Mila Morley. Second-teamers for the Eagles were Makenzie Schacher (pitcher and infielder), infielder Kenzi Hollenbeck, catcher Erin Stutrud and outfielder Madison Schacher. On the honorable mention list were Eagles Molli Emmert (infield) and Madison Pfahler (catcher).

Baseball: Colton Connally of Stayton earned first-team honors on the allOregon West Conference squad, while

infielders Mason Silbernagel and Oliver Hunt, outfielder Kaden Arnold, catcher Hudson Hughes and first baseman Grady Salisbury were placed on the second team. Outfielder Owen Mitzel of the Eagles received honorable mention. Cascade placed pitcher Slade Hudson on the second team and catcher Hans Kamm and first baseman RG Majors on the honorable mention list.

Hospital runs: More than 560 individuals participated in the Santiam Hospital & Clinics running and walking events on June 14 at the hospital. Austin Coblentz (29) of Stayton won the 10-kilometer in 41:22.6. Hope Bridge of Sublimity took fourth in 43:42.6 and was the first female finisher. Miguel Ceballos of Stayton, 16, won the 3K in 11:56.3. Natalia Vasquez, 17, of Scott Mills took third in 13:04.0 and was the top woman finisher. Brandon Wagar, 15, of Stayton finished first in the 5K in 16:32.4. Raymundo Vasquez, 50, was 13th in 22:40.0 and was the top woman finisher. Leeana Fletchall, 73, of Salem won the 5K walk in 29:38.4. L. Davies, 9, of Scio was the top male finisher in 37:36.2. He finished third overall.

OSAA Cup: Regis and Cascade finished seventh in their respective divisions of the OSAA Cup competition, the school-year-long event which includes athletics, academics and sportsmanship components. Regis, which won the OSAA Cup in the 2021-22 school year, totaled 1,4267.5 points in Class 2A. Leading the way in the class was Salem Academy with 2,440. In Class 4A Cascade scored 2,472.25 points, with Marist Catholic finishing first with 3,350. Stayton was 12th in 4A with 2,128.5 points.

A Grin at the End

Rethinking the invitation

I wasn’t invited, and I’m just a little bit torqued. My best friends, Lauren and Jeff, tied the knot recently, and I had my bags packed for the trip to Venice. Oprah was invited. So was the whole Kardashian clan. Bill Gates, Tom Brady and a bunch of “famous” people that I had never heard of were there, too. But my invitation never came. Maybe it was sent via Amazon and got lost. Or maybe, just maybe, Jeff forgot that the reason he and his sweetie could afford a full-throttle blow-out of a wedding was a bazillion folks like me were forced to spend a ton of money buying made-inChina crapola from him. You’re welcome.

He thinks he’s a business genius, and maybe he is. But what really turbocharged Amazon was the politicians – his friends – who shut down the economy a few years ago to “fight” a virus. We were forced to

take vaccines that (sort of) worked, thousands of stores and other businesses were closed and many of us were booted out of our jobs, or forced to stay home. And Amazon and other online companies needed to buy fleets of frontend loaders to handle all of the extra money they raked in.

Rich people make me laugh. As a guy who lived in trailer parks for much of his life, I know what it’s like to scrimp and save. Growing up in northern Louisiana, my idea of a “mansion” was a double-wide.

For four years in Alaska, I lived in a 30-foot travel trailer. Bezos has $700

We may owe you money. If you were a member of Stayton Cooperative Telephone Company receiving our services during the years 2003 and/or 2004, SCTC may owe you money. The Board of Directors of SCTC has authorized the forfeiture of all patronage distributions that have remained unclaimed for more than four years after approval of distribution. The date of forfeiture is May 13, 2026. Members must respond prior to that date to receive monies owed. Notices were mailed to the last known addresses on September 6, 2022, to all members entitled to a distribution. SCTC is making every possible effort to find those members that did not respond to previous notifications. SCTC has posted a complete list of members, as they appear on our records, on our website at https://www.sctcweb.com/unclaimed-checks/ . You can also visit our office at 502 N 2nd Ave in Stayton. Our business hours are M-F from 9:00 am until 5:00pm. If your name, or someone you know, appears on the list and payment has not been received, contact us immediately. You can email patronage@sctcweb.com, leave a message on our patronage hotline at 503 769-2724, or send a letter to SCTC, Attention: Patronage, PO Box 477, Stayton OR 97383.

Money and what can be done with it

million worth of mansions in places like Beverly Hills, Miami, Washington, D.C., Hawaii and a penthouse in New York City. I haven’t checked with a tape measure, but I bet I could park my trailer in the living room of each of them.

The other day I was talking with Charlie. You know him, because you’ve seen him and thousands of other homeless folks who shuffle along the streets of Oregon cities. Charlie had been huddled under a tree in the pouring rain. When my wife asked if we could give him a hand, he said he needed a ride to the bus station in Salem. He climbed in the backseat of the car, and we headed for the station. He had some food he had tucked away, and seemed healthy and lucid. He just needed a hand.

Charlie wasn’t asking for much. Just a ride. We gave him some bus fare,

and he was off, disappearing into the bus station.

It was no big deal. Charlie appeared to be just a guy down on his luck. I thought about Charlie as I was reading about the Bezos wedding. The private jets flying in from around the world and the yachts forming an armada at Venice. Bezos even has two yachts because he can’t get all of his stuff into one. The helicopter won’t fit. Life is hard all over.

I don’t know what I would do if I had Bezos’s wealth – about $237 billion at last count.

But I sure as hell wouldn’t spend it on a fancy-pants wedding to impress myself. Instead, I might give a hand to folks like Charlie.

Carl Sampson is a freelance writer and editor. He lives in Stayton.

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