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End of the line? Climbing costs, declining revenues may cut rail service

By Mary Owen The prospect of cutting service south of Mount Angel by a short-haul, family-owned railway could negatively impact local businesses and the community, according to city officials. “The ra...

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Curt Froemke: Little things add up to a lot of difference, Man of Year says

Whenever and wherever Curt Froemke has the opportunity to lend a hand to someone in his community, he will do so. The manager of Roth’s Fresh Markets in Stayton, Froemke’s activities included being a member of the Stayton Area Rotary and Stayton/Sublimity Chamber of Commerce. He donates to the activities and fundraisers for the Lions and Kiwanis clubs and Moose Lodge and he supports Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, Fourth of July activities, YMCA and school programs. He also donates food to the local food bank and helps coordinate the food baskets for families in need.