Madeline’s Adventures: Soul searching stop – A stay in John Day to contemplate what’s next

Stop and look around the next time you walk into the Stayton Public Library. The library is a beehive of activity. Adult and youth computer areas are full.

“We usually raise between $2,000 to $3,000 from the sale,” said Carole Tabor, who is chairing the Oct. 6-8 event at the Stayton Community Center. “The money funds extras for the library throughout the year.” Friends of the Library funds the library copy machine, youth summer reading programs, movie licensing and special exhibits.

I like noise. I should clarify that statement. I like most noise. Carl Sampson As a guy who has lived and worked in big and small cities – and places where there are no cities […]